Why Cal State East Bay?

1. Academic Excellence at an Affordable Price
   Cal State East Bay tops the index for value and affordability with among the lowest fees in the country for comparable universities, at only $3,345 per academic year (for full-time California resident undergraduates). With an emphasis on expert instruction and individualized, professional education, it's no surprise that Cal State East Bay is nationally recognized as a best value in higher education. Our costs are not much higher, in fact, than those of community colleges, yet the academic depth and breadth we offer -- plus the advantages of a California State University degree -- are exponentially greater. And as part of our commitment to making high-quality higher education truly accessible, each year we award more $37 million in financial aid, ensuring that every student at Cal State East Bay has the opportunity to realize his or her college dreams.
   
   
2. Choice of Majors -- and Unlimited Career Possibilities
   With more than 100 majors, minors, and program options, Cal State East Bay offers you a wide choice of fields of study -- plus unlimited career possibilities. In all, you can choose from 48 baccalaureate degrees with 68 minors, 33 master's degrees. Our most popular majors are Business Administration, Liberal Studies, Computer Science, Communication, Art, Psychology, and Biology. Our newest undergraduate major is Industrial Engineering, and our newest graduate majors are Social Work and Engineering Management. And, at Cal State East Bay, you can even create your own special major. But whatever your choice, Cal State East Bay balances academic rigor with real-world experience through internships, faculty research projects, and overseas study. Our goal? To prepare you to succeed in your career and in your life.
   
   
3. The Right Size for Personalized Learning
   With an average class size of just 26, and many classes taught by tenured professors, Cal State East Bay offers you a personalized learning environment unmatched by many other universities. Not only will your professors know you by name, you'll get to know them -- and your classmates, too. If you're a freshman, our unique Learning Communities Program will help you get to know a core group of fellow students as you build your academic foundation. As a transfer or graduate student, you will find our campus environment convenient, friendly, and ready to support you. And with two spacious campuses that comfortably accommodate our growing enrollment of more than 13,000 students, you won't be lost in a crowd.
   
   
4. Fast and Flexible with Year-Round Learning
   Cal State East Bay's fast, flexible quarter system lets you set your own pace. With year-round learning (our summer quarter is among the busiest and most popular in the California State University system), you can accelerate your education and earn your bachelor's degree in as little as three years. Or, you can adjust your schedule and pick your own graduation date. Day, night, weekend, and online classes offer added flexibility. And with on-the-job internships and service-learning opportunities, you won't find a more flexible way to reach your college objectives.
   
   
5. Expert Instruction
   At Cal State East Bay, the quality of instruction sets us apart. We offer you a real-world curriculum, taught by committed and caring faculty who are not only recognized experts in their fields, but often world-renowned in their disciplines. Our location in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area enables us to attract faculty deeply involved in business and technology, public service, the arts, and education. This inspires instruction that is current and relevant, which meets your needs and expectations -- as well as those of business, industry, and society. And with a student/faculty ratio of 22:1, we offer you a level of learning interaction sometimes only found in small, private colleges. You'll also find your professors eager to advise, counsel, and mentor you -- in the classroom and beyond. They'll know you by name and recognize you on campus. And even after you graduate, they'll remember you as you remain in contact to discuss your career and achievements.
   
   
6. Professional Results
   At Cal State East Bay, we specialize -- and excel -- in providing our students with the tools and perspectives they seek to prepare for productive careers and successful lives. A California State University degree -- recognized and respected around the world -- provides a superlative foundation for a first job out of school as well as a rewarding, long-term career path. At Cal State East Bay, you can follow in the footsteps of alumni like Scott Kriens, President and CEO at Juniper Networks; Bill Lockyer, California State Attorney General; Mark Mastrov, founder and CEO of 24-Hour Fitness Worldwide; Joe Morgan, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer; or Cecil Pickett, President at Schering-Plough Research Institute -- or chart your own course to professional success.
   
   
7. Students Come First
   Cal State East Bay is a distinctly student-centered university. While faculty scholarship and research are prized, our primary mission is teaching and advising you -- in the classroom and beyond. Beginning with your first experience on campus at our one-stop center for admissions, registration, and financial aid, CSUEB programs and services are designed to meet your needs as efficiently and effectively as possible. And with a wealth of student support services -- from the Center for Academic Achievement, which provides one-on-one tutoring, to the Career Development Center, which works to ensure you know exactly how to pursue a meaningful career when you graduate -- Cal State East Bay puts you and your success first.
   
   
8. Campus Life as You Like It
   Want to star in a theatre production, play soccer, run for office -- or just meet friends at the union? Whatever your interests -- if you're looking for life outside of the classroom -- Cal State East Bay has something for you. You can choose from more than 90 academic, athletic, Greek, honor, student government, and cultural clubs and organizations. Or take part in activities and events that take place on campus every day -- from our annual Al Fresco Fall Festival to regular concerts, lectures, theater, music, and arts programs. And with winning NCAA Division III and NAIA sports, you can try out for -- or cheer on -- men's baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, or soccer, or women's basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball, or water polo.
   
   
9. Your Values are Our Values
   Cal State East Bay is a serious and disciplined community of learners focused on preparing you to find your place in a complex, changing world. We support the quest of all students to discover and develop their personal potential and career paths. The result is a dynamic university community of students of many different ethnic, economic, and social backgrounds -- including those who are fresh from high school, transfer students, graduate students, and adult learners -- as well as students from around the world. We embrace and celebrate our diversity for the value and enrichment it brings to the academic experience we offer you. As a student, you will find us respectful of you, your ideas, and your individual style of learning.
   
   
10. The View
    With two spacious campuses nestled in the East Bay hills -- one in the Hayward hills with spectacular vistas of San Francisco Bay, and the other in the scenic Concord foothills of Mt. Diablo -- Cal State East Bay is where all your possibilities come into view. Not only do we offer you a beautiful and inspiring setting for personal growth, career exploration, and academic achievement, we give you a view that stretches all the way to tomorrow. One student called it "the perfect setting to enjoy a panoramic view of the Bay -- and reflect on what I'm learning and where I want to go with it." See for yourself. Call 510-885-2556, or schedule a visit. Discover how far Cal State East Bay can expand your horizons.
    

Something Extra -- and One More Reason Why -- Just for Freshmen!
Cal State East Bay is a university that genuinely welcomes first-time freshman. In fact, we're so committed to your success as a new college student that we've gone to extraordinary lengths to make your first-year experience the best. How? By integrating a superior academic offering with an innovative Learning Communities Program that guarantees the classes you need and delivers proven results, including higher grade point averages and rapid, reliable progress to graduation. We'll also monitor your progress every step of the way and offer whatever additional coaching and support may be needed to ensure you achieve your personal best.