First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Spring | October 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision | Fall | February 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: csueastbay.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | California State University-East Bay course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 130 2 3 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 130 and MATH 131 2 3 | 7 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 102 and ENGL elective 1A 3 | 6 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 110, HIST 111 US1 and either 3B or 4 3 | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 100 4 3 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 100 2 3 | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 205 4 3 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 200 4 3 | 3 credits |
Show all 31 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 130 2 3 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 130 and MATH 131 2 3 | 7 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 102 and ENGL elective 1A 3 | 6 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 110, HIST 111 US1 and either 3B or 4 3 | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 100 4 3 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 100 2 3 | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 205 4 3 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 200 4 3 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 101, HIST 102 Either 3B or 4 3 | 6 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST elective Either 3B or 4 3 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ENSC 280+ 1 unit ENSC elective 5A and 5C 4 | 4 credits |
| European History | 3 | HIST 101, HIST 102 3B or 4 3 | 6 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 120 4 3 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN elective 3B 3 | 6 credits |
| Art History | 5 | ART 120 and ART 221 3A or 3B 3 | 6 credits |
| Music Theory | 5 | MUS 111 + 3 MUS elective 3A 3 | 6 credits |
| Biology (majors) | 3 | BIOL 101, 102 5B and 5C 4 | 4 credits |
| Biology (majors) | 4 | BIOL 140B 5B and 5C 4 | 5 credits |
| Biology (majors) | 5 | BIOL 140A and 140B 5B and 5C 4 | 10 credits |
| Biology (non majors) | 3 | BIOL 101, 102 5B and 5C 4 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC/AB Subscore1 | 3 | MATH 130 2 3 | 4 credits |
| Chemistry4 | 3 | CHEM 111 and CHEM 111L 5A and 5C 4 | 5 credits |
| Computer Science A1 | 3 | CS 101 n/a 0 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science AB1 | 3 | CS 101 and 201 n/a 0 | 6 credits |
| Drawing | 3 | ART 100 3A 3 | 3 credits |
| Drawing | 3 | ART elective n/a 0 | 3 credits |
| Latin | 3 | MLL electives2 3B 3 | 6 credits |
| Physics 16 | 3 | PHYS 125 5A and 5C 4 | 4 credits |
| Physics 26 | 3 | PHYS 126 5A and 5C 4 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 135 5A and 5C 4 | 4 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 120 2 3 | 3 credits |
| Seminar | 3 | Elective n/a 0 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Literature7 | 3 | SPAN electives2 3B 3 | 6 credits |
| Studio Art – 2D Design | 3 | ART 102 n/a 0 | 3 credits |
| Studio Art – 3D Design | 3 | ART 103 n/a 3 | 3 credits |
Source: csueastbay.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 700 |
| Psychology | 368 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 236 |
| Computer Science | 209 |
| Sociology | 159 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 140 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 132 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 128 |
Show the other 32 majors
| Fine/Studio Arts | 121 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 119 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 97 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 92 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 79 |
| Public Health | 72 |
| Political Science and Government | 52 |
| Construction Management | 49 |
| English Language and Literature | 47 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 38 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, Other | 37 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 33 |
| History | 33 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 30 |
| Computer Engineering | 25 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 22 |
| Mathematics | 20 |
| Environmental Science | 18 |
| Statistics | 17 |
| Music | 15 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| Industrial Engineering | 15 |
| Chemistry | 14 |
| Environmental Studies | 14 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Art/Art Studies | 12 |
| Biochemistry | 10 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 7 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 |
| Geography | 6 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Physics | 3 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, California Collegiate Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, California Collegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), citycru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
4,648,486 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK)
Nearest hub airport
Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.8 of 20
Elevation
528 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
43°F
July high
75°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
9 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,500 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Northeastern University Oakland11 mi
- Saint Mary's College of California13 mi
- Stanford University17 mi
- University of California-Berkeley19 mi
- California College of the Arts20 mi
- Golden Gate University21 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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