California State University, East Bay's 8,000 undergraduate students have options: They can take their pick of three IRL campuses, take classes online or set up a hybrid schedule.
Cal State East Bay has been recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse schools in the country, with large Hispanic and Asian student populations. Located minutes away from San Francisco, the campus gives students access to the arts and culture available in the East Bay and the city, as well as northern California outdoor recreation.
Cal State East Bay stands out in our ratings for both affordability and outcomes. About two-thirds of undergraduate students receive financial aid, 45% receive Pell Grants, which are federal grants awarded primarily to lower-income students, and most students leave with less than $20,000 in debt.
After graduation, students lead strong careers. The median salary four years after leaving campus is about $72,500, which is well above the national median.
The school offers nearly 50 undergraduate majors. The most popular majors are business administration, psychology, human development and health science. New students might want to explore Cal State East Bay's full roster of clubs, which has over 120 groups centered around urban dance, anime, medieval combat and more.
Greek life plays a significant role in campus culture, as students can choose from more than two dozen fraternities and sororities. If that's not your scene, you might want to check out the Center for Community Engagement, where the mission is to "enhance learning, inspire engagement, and improve community well-being." That's one way to give back to the East Bay region — and graduate.
