Facts about Cal State East Bay
For nearly 66 years, Cal State East Bay has served the Bay Area as part of the California State University system, providing access to higher education for a diverse student body and advancing regional engagement through its academic programs and leadership. Cal State East Bay is a federally designated Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).
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Motto
Per Aspera Ad Astra — Through Adversity to the Stars
Locations
- Hayward — undergraduate, graduate and credential programs
- Concord — select undergraduate and credential programs
- Online — select undergraduate and graduate programs
President
Colleges
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Health
- College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
- College of Science
Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor Online Degree Completion Programs, Minors, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master Online Degree Programs, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Administration, Master of Social Work, Credential Programs, Single Subject Matter Preparation and Certificate Programs, Doctor of Education
49 bachelor’s degrees, 57 minors, 34 master’s degrees, 28 credentials and certificates, 1 doctoral degree
| Bachelor's | 3,201 |
|---|---|
| Master's | 1,063 |
| Doctorate | 15 |
| Total | 4,279 |
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Business Administration, Psychology, Computer Science, Human Development, Biological Science, Art BFA, Criminal Justice, Kinesiology, Sociology, Health Sciences
Most Popular Post-Baccalaureate Programs
Teacher Credential Program, Business Analytics, Business Administration, Social Work, Computer Science, Educational Leadership, Counseling, Public Administration, Statistics, Health Care Administration
Continuing Education
Offers more than 40 high-quality continuing education degree and certificate programs for working professionals — many taking place in the evening, on weekends, or online. Programs are taught by instructors with industry experience and academic accolades. See Continuing Education.
Online Campus
Cal State East Bay is known as an early adopter, innovator, and leader of quality online education among CSU campuses. Rated as one of OnlineU’s Best Online Colleges of 2024, East Bay offers over 60 Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs. With over 200 courses certified by Quality Matters (QM) or Quality Learning & Teaching (QLT), take fully online or hybrid courses at your own pace. As of January 2024, Cal State East Bay is listed as #10 in the nation to have the most high-quality online/hybrid courses certified by Quality Matters, and ranks Top 3 Best Online Colleges in California. See Online Campus.