California State University, East Bay
Public university in the California State University system serving the Bay Area with main campus in Hayward and online programs.
California State University, East Bay is a public university in the California State University system, established in 1957 as the State College for Alameda County. The institution operates a main campus in Hayward with views of San Francisco Bay, a satellite campus in Concord, and extensive online programs designed to reach students across geographic boundaries.
The university serves a diverse student body, with 62.5% of undergraduates being first-generation college students. It is designated as both a Hispanic Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution. Ranked in the top 2% nationally for social mobility, the university has graduated over 150,000 alumni who work throughout the Bay Area and beyond.
As a major employer and educational institution in the region, California State University, East Bay combines in-person instruction with distance education to support student access and success across varied backgrounds and circumstances.