More selective than 5% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose California State University-East Bay over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
California State University-East Bay admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 97% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 97% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is California State University-East Bay compared with other California colleges?
California State University-East Bay has the 87th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | California State University-San Marcos | 95% | 55% | $10,229 |
| 84 | California State University-Fresno | 95% | 57% | $7,000 |
| 85 | Life Pacific University | 96% | 40% | $20,898 |
| 86 | San Francisco State University | 96% | 50% | $12,278 |
| 87 | California State University-East Bay | 97% | 48% | $9,320 |
| 88 | California State University-Monterey Bay | 97% | 59% | $13,663 |
| 89 | California State University-Stanislaus | 98% | 53% | $6,067 |
| 90 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | 98% | 49% | $13,171 |
| 91 | Providence Christian College | 100% | 20% | $25,163 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at California State University-East Bay
College Scorecard; IPEDS
California State University-East Bay admissions questions
What is the California State University-East Bay acceptance rate?
California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 12,851 of 13,274 applicants were admitted.
Does California State University-East Bay require the SAT or ACT?
California State University-East Bay does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at California State University-East Bay?
8% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (994 of 12,851).
Is California State University-East Bay getting harder to get into?
California State University-East Bay accepted 97% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 97% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to California State University-East Bay overview