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96.2%Acceptance
$7,055Tuition
10,422Students
46%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$71,401Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindResearch UniversityNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,055
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,935
Average Net Price
$11,276
Students Receiving Financial Aid
43.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$16,480
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$21,375
Books & Supplies
$1,003
Total Cost of Attendance
$24,538
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,544
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$175/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
61.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
28.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
43.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $8,059
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,500
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,087
$75,001 – $110,000 $15,190
$110,001+ $20,930

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Cost Overview

Most Cal State East Bay families pay $11,276 per year after financial aid, making a four-year degree cost around $45,000. Low-income families with household earnings under $30,000 pay just $8,059 annually. The price climbs steadily by income bracket, reaching $20,930 for families earning over $110,000. This reflects the CSU system's mission to serve California's working and middle-class families.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $16,544, translating to monthly payments of $175. With median earnings of $71,401 ten years after graduation, that debt payment represents roughly 3% of monthly income. Nearly 44% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial need. Only 6.55% receive institutional grants, as the university relies heavily on state funding to keep costs low.

First-generation college students and California residents from modest backgrounds get the best financial deal here.

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