California State University, East Bay campus
Hayward, United States
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California State University, East Bay

Hayward·university

68%

Acceptance rate

14,862

Enrollment

20:1

Student:Faculty

About California State University, East Bay

California State University, East Bay is a public university in Hayward, California, United States. The university is part of the California State University system and offers 136 undergraduate and 60 post-baccalaureate areas of study. Founded in 1957, California State University, East Bay had a student body of approximately 11,544 as of Spring 2025.

Campus & Location

Province

CA

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,500–2,400/mo. Food: USD 430–670/mo. East Bay, CA; BART access to Oakland and SF. Diverse student population.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.csueastbay.edu. Information may change — verify with California State University, East Bay’s official website before applying.