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51³Ô¹Ï, East Bay

  • 51³Ô¹Ïhas three campuses — Hayward, Concord and Oakland.

  • Sixty-two percent of 51³Ô¹Ïstudents are the first in their family to go to college.

  • More than 60% of 51³Ô¹Ïstudents are female.

  • CSUEB has 15 athletic teams and competes in NCAA Division II.

  • More than 130,000 alumni contribute to the economic, social and cultural quality of life in the East Bay and beyond.

  • 51³Ô¹Ïoffers more than 40 high-quality continuing education degree and certificate programs for working professionals.

  • Campus In Action logo

    51³Ô¹Ïis committed to promoting civic engagement among students and has signed a Campus Compact Civic Action Statement.

  • Notable alumni include the late MLB Hall of Famer Joe Morgan, California Wellness Foundation President and CEO Judy Belk, Tony-winning actor James Iglehart and former CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White.

  • In 2021, 51³Ô¹Ïbecame the first public university in California to be honored by the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment.

  • At the Green Biome Institute, faculty and students are sequencing the genomes of the mysterious and disappearing plants that could benefit humans.

  • Access and retention programs for transfer students, including Sankofa and GANAS, smooth the transition from community college and lead to higher student involvement and graduation rates.

  • The annual Cultural Awareness Month series gives recognition to specific communities represented at the university and includes well-known guest speakers from each of those communities.

  • Within the region, 51³Ô¹Ïalumni influence more than $2.5 billion in industry activity.

  • 51³Ô¹Ïranks #25 in CNBC’s Top 50 US Colleges that Pay off the Most.

  • Alumnus Gene Luen Yang (MS ’03, Education) was the recipient of a prestigious MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant."

  • The Pioneers for H.O.P.E. program supports students facing homelessness, food insecurity, and other various crisis situations.

  • The Wall Street Journal recognizes CSUEB as a Top 10 college in the west for diversity.

  • The Wall Street Journal recognizes CSUEB as a Top 10 college in the west for diversity.

  • Pioneers logo

    Cal State East Bay's 15 athletic teams compete within NCAA Division II.

  • The Chronicle of Higher Education consistently names 51³Ô¹Ïas one of the most diverse public institutions in the continental U.S.

  • 51³Ô¹Ïoffers more than 40 high-quality continuing education degree and certificate programs for working professionals.

  • 51³Ô¹Ïwas noted for its exceptionally diverse student body, ranking as one of the most diverse four-year public college on the U.S. mainland by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

  • CSUEB has won a HEED award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine for six straight years. The award honors universities that have shown exceptional commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.

  • 51³Ô¹Ïoffers 48 bachelor's degrees, 56 minors, 34 master’s degrees, 23 credentials and certificates and one doctoral degree.

51³Ô¹Ïhas three campuses — Hayward, Concord and Oakland.

Sixty-two percent of 51³Ô¹Ïstudents are the first in their family to go to college.

More than 60% of 51³Ô¹Ïstudents are female.

CSUEB has 15 athletic teams and competes in NCAA Division II.

More than 130,000 alumni contribute to the economic, social and cultural quality of life in the East Bay and beyond.

51³Ô¹Ïoffers more than 40 high-quality continuing education degree and certificate programs for working professionals.

Campus In Action logo

51³Ô¹Ïis committed to promoting civic engagement among students and has signed a Campus Compact Civic Action Statement.

Notable alumni include the late MLB Hall of Famer Joe Morgan, California Wellness Foundation President and CEO Judy Belk, Tony-winning actor James Iglehart and former CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White.

In 2021, 51³Ô¹Ïbecame the first public university in California to be honored by the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment.

At the Green Biome Institute, faculty and students are sequencing the genomes of the mysterious and disappearing plants that could benefit humans.

Access and retention programs for transfer students, including Sankofa and GANAS, smooth the transition from community college and lead to higher student involvement and graduation rates.

The annual Cultural Awareness Month series gives recognition to specific communities represented at the university and includes well-known guest speakers from each of those communities.

Within the region, 51³Ô¹Ïalumni influence more than $2.5 billion in industry activity.

51³Ô¹Ïranks #25 in CNBC’s Top 50 US Colleges that Pay off the Most.

Alumnus Gene Luen Yang (MS ’03, Education) was the recipient of a prestigious MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant."

The Pioneers for H.O.P.E. program supports students facing homelessness, food insecurity, and other various crisis situations.

The Wall Street Journal recognizes CSUEB as a Top 10 college in the west for diversity.

The Wall Street Journal recognizes CSUEB as a Top 10 college in the west for diversity.

Pioneers logo

Cal State East Bay's 15 athletic teams compete within NCAA Division II.

The Chronicle of Higher Education consistently names 51³Ô¹Ïas one of the most diverse public institutions in the continental U.S.

51³Ô¹Ïoffers more than 40 high-quality continuing education degree and certificate programs for working professionals.

51³Ô¹Ïwas noted for its exceptionally diverse student body, ranking as one of the most diverse four-year public college on the U.S. mainland by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

CSUEB has won a HEED award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine for six straight years. The award honors universities that have shown exceptional commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.

51³Ô¹Ïoffers 48 bachelor's degrees, 56 minors, 34 master’s degrees, 23 credentials and certificates and one doctoral degree.

Cal State East Bay News

Julian Lopez

To those struggling: Don’t let adversity define you. Change your response.

Julian Lopez was awarded a scholarship to join 51³Ô¹ÏMen’s Basketball. But at the age of 18, he was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart defect that could be deadly if not treated. Lopez returned to the court and, on May 12, will receive his master’s degree in business marketing and management. Read More

Freda Harris

To Those Who Had a Rocky Start: Don’t Let Your Beginning Determine the Middle and End of Your Story

For over 35 years, drugs tore her family apart. Armed with a 51³Ô¹Ïdegree and an entrepreneur’s vision, Freda Harris is ready to fight back. On May 12th, Harris will be the first in her family to graduate with a degree in Business Administration. Read More

Brittany Williams and her two children

For the Mamas: Keep chasing your dreams. You will catch them.

When Brittany Williams got pregnant during her senior year at Hayward High School, her dreams of going to college almost evaporated. On May 11, Williams will receive her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies with a concentration in college prep. Read More

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