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Hayward Hills Campus

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Rating Star Icon2.4/5(1 Reviews)
Why choose this campus?

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  • Cal State East Bay serves and values a student body with diverse lived experiences
  • Student Life and Leadership Programs recognizes, supports over 120 student clubs, org.

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Hayward Hills Campus ratings & reviews

3.8/5
Verified Icon4 Verified ReviewsInfo Icon
Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 80% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Friendly
Easy going
Multi-dimensional
Fun loving
Internships4
Part time work3.5
Post study jobs3.5
Quality of faculty4
Student Life4.3
Value for money4.3
Public transportation3.8
Safety4
Indian Food3.5
Permanent Immigration3.8
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AnonymousVerified Icon
M.S in Business Analytics (STEM) - Batch of 2025
Offered by California State University, East Bay
2.4
Decent college with Bay area advantage.
Tips: Before coming to this college, I suggest that you connect with alumni or current students. Talk to people who work on campus, are involved in clubs, or even those who are not active in such areas. This will give you a well-rounded perspective about the college. If you are coming for a STEM degree, you will find that most of the students are Indian. It is easy to make friends and find a community that feels familiar. Overall, the college is okay if your primary goal is to earn a degree. While it provides a solid foundation, everything else—like finding internships, jobs, and building a career—will depend on your own efforts.
Likes (Value for money): The coursework at this college is somewhat aligned with industry standards, but it could be improved. The college is just average, but its location in the Bay Area adds a lot of value by providing access to good networking and career opportunities.
Dislikes (Part time work): It's hard to get an on-campus job, especially if you don't live on campus. The process is slow and you have to be persistent to even have a chance. Even after all the effort, opportunities are limited. Off-campus options are better, but they heavily depend on networking and the number of applications you send out. The job market is competitive, and it feels like a numbers game. If you manage to get a job, balancing it with the academics is manageable. Most on-campus employers consider your class schedule before hiring you, and since classes are usually in the evening, it's easy to plan around them.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 200
Prepping time for classes5 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2025Read more
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Dileep Lingamallu Verified Icon
M.S in Business Analytics (STEM) - Batch of 2022
Offered by California State University, East Bay
4.6
US student's life at a glance!
Tips: Students do feel the transition after coming here. There's totally different environment here in the US, students will undergo a cultural shift but here in California, it's good. Plenty of food options from India be it north Indian or south Indian you'll find a variety but It'll be a bit expensive so students mostly prefer to cook on their own. Before coming here at least learn the basics of cooking which will deal with your survival here. The course is good and detailed but don't expect that the university will do everything for you! You'll have to keep on constantly brushing up your skills while studying at the university. You'll find part time jobs here as well and will make ends meet. There is career advising centre but don't rely on it completely as it'll be the guiding light but you'll need to prove yourself at every step.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1206
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2023Read more
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Sonia Sunny Verified Icon
M.S in Business Analytics (STEM) - Batch of 2023
Offered by California State University, East Bay
4.6
Decent college for people who radiate skills.
Tips: The university ranking doesn't matter. Your skills do and it's the same case everywhere you go. Competition has leveled up. Almost everyone is doing masters for easy money. College can only help you get some theoretical knowledge but in the end, practical knowledge is used in any company you need to earn it yourself.
Likes (Indian Food): I am from India, and here in California bay area we have plenty of options for Indian cuisine, everything, and anything. We get all kind of food from tandoori to chai, naan and malai kofta around places like fremont or milpitas or San Francisco. It's expensive though but once in a while is okay
Dislikes (Post study jobs): There are plenty of options available to hunt for post study jobs but only if the student is very hardworking or smart working or knows how to get his way out of difficult situations alone. Everyone nowadays has kind of similar resume. So what makes you unique, that's all that matters.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1011
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 84441
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2022Read more
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Siddhant Jain Verified Icon
M.S in Engineering Management - Batch of 2023
Offered by California State University, East Bay
3.8
A huge campus with every basic facility.
Tips: The university is stress free. It is decent for students opting in for scholarships, because I have seen students in undergraduate programmes studying here for free from India. Apply living on campus, it is a bit expensive but everything is included so it hardly makes any difference. You will make new friends from different countries around the World.
Likes (Value for money): Most affordable University in California. They also provide scholarships, so apply beforehand. Living on campus is a little bit expensive. Gas and groceries are expensive too. On the other hand, everything is included in tuition fees, i.e. gym, wellness center, library and high speed Wi-Fi.
Dislikes (Indian Food): There is no Indian grocery store near by. You have to take two buses and Bart. Food delivery is very expensive and taste of Indian food is not up to the mark. If you are living off campus in the city, then you will find more Indian options, although it is far from the University.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 403
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 150000
Reviewed on 29 Sep 2022Read more
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Nikita Fernandes Verified Icon
- Batch of 2015
3.9
My home away from home.
Tips: Being an Indian, you're going to experience a couple of culture shocks but you'll adjust eventually. The college is better than most colleges there and there's also a diverse population. The college can be confusing and feel odd at first especially compared to our Indian colleges.
Likes (Student Life): The student life there is much more unrestricted than compared to the dorms in India. This allowed me to experience a lot more than I would have here in India. The safety is better there as well so its easier for a female to stay out till late. There's also less judgment from people around there.
Dislikes (Value for money): Compared to the student fee in India, the fee here can be high. It often takes multiple years to pay a loan off, if one decides to take one. The cost of activities otherwise and purchasing your own items can be expensive as well. While the quality of life is better here, it is also expensive especially with the growing crowd.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2022Read more
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Concord Campus

Rating Star Icon4.6/5(1 Reviews)
Why choose this campus?

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  • Cal State East Bay’s Concord Center is the public university in Contra Costa County
  • Student clubs, organizations helps enhance the quality of life and provide leadership

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3.8/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 80% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Friendly
Easy going
Multi-dimensional
Fun loving
Internships4
Part time work3.5
Post study jobs3.5
Quality of faculty4
Student Life4.3
Value for money4.3
Public transportation3.8
Safety4
Indian Food3.5
Permanent Immigration3.8
A
AnonymousVerified Icon
M.S in Business Analytics (STEM) - Batch of 2025
Offered by California State University, East Bay
2.4
Decent college with Bay area advantage.
Tips: Before coming to this college, I suggest that you connect with alumni or current students. Talk to people who work on campus, are involved in clubs, or even those who are not active in such areas. This will give you a well-rounded perspective about the college. If you are coming for a STEM degree, you will find that most of the students are Indian. It is easy to make friends and find a community that feels familiar. Overall, the college is okay if your primary goal is to earn a degree. While it provides a solid foundation, everything else—like finding internships, jobs, and building a career—will depend on your own efforts.
Likes (Value for money): The coursework at this college is somewhat aligned with industry standards, but it could be improved. The college is just average, but its location in the Bay Area adds a lot of value by providing access to good networking and career opportunities.
Dislikes (Part time work): It's hard to get an on-campus job, especially if you don't live on campus. The process is slow and you have to be persistent to even have a chance. Even after all the effort, opportunities are limited. Off-campus options are better, but they heavily depend on networking and the number of applications you send out. The job market is competitive, and it feels like a numbers game. If you manage to get a job, balancing it with the academics is manageable. Most on-campus employers consider your class schedule before hiring you, and since classes are usually in the evening, it's easy to plan around them.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 200
Prepping time for classes5 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2025Read more
Thumbs Up Icon(1) Thumbs Down Icon1 person found this helpful
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Dileep Lingamallu Verified Icon
M.S in Business Analytics (STEM) - Batch of 2022
Offered by California State University, East Bay
4.6
US student's life at a glance!
Tips: Students do feel the transition after coming here. There's totally different environment here in the US, students will undergo a cultural shift but here in California, it's good. Plenty of food options from India be it north Indian or south Indian you'll find a variety but It'll be a bit expensive so students mostly prefer to cook on their own. Before coming here at least learn the basics of cooking which will deal with your survival here. The course is good and detailed but don't expect that the university will do everything for you! You'll have to keep on constantly brushing up your skills while studying at the university. You'll find part time jobs here as well and will make ends meet. There is career advising centre but don't rely on it completely as it'll be the guiding light but you'll need to prove yourself at every step.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1206
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2023Read more
Thumbs Up Icon(1) Thumbs Down Icon1 person found this helpful
Sonia Sunny Verified Icon
M.S in Business Analytics (STEM) - Batch of 2023
Offered by California State University, East Bay
4.6
Decent college for people who radiate skills.
Tips: The university ranking doesn't matter. Your skills do and it's the same case everywhere you go. Competition has leveled up. Almost everyone is doing masters for easy money. College can only help you get some theoretical knowledge but in the end, practical knowledge is used in any company you need to earn it yourself.
Likes (Indian Food): I am from India, and here in California bay area we have plenty of options for Indian cuisine, everything, and anything. We get all kind of food from tandoori to chai, naan and malai kofta around places like fremont or milpitas or San Francisco. It's expensive though but once in a while is okay
Dislikes (Post study jobs): There are plenty of options available to hunt for post study jobs but only if the student is very hardworking or smart working or knows how to get his way out of difficult situations alone. Everyone nowadays has kind of similar resume. So what makes you unique, that's all that matters.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1011
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 84441
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2022Read more
Thumbs Up IconThumbs Down Icon
S
Siddhant Jain Verified Icon
M.S in Engineering Management - Batch of 2023
Offered by California State University, East Bay
3.8
A huge campus with every basic facility.
Tips: The university is stress free. It is decent for students opting in for scholarships, because I have seen students in undergraduate programmes studying here for free from India. Apply living on campus, it is a bit expensive but everything is included so it hardly makes any difference. You will make new friends from different countries around the World.
Likes (Value for money): Most affordable University in California. They also provide scholarships, so apply beforehand. Living on campus is a little bit expensive. Gas and groceries are expensive too. On the other hand, everything is included in tuition fees, i.e. gym, wellness center, library and high speed Wi-Fi.
Dislikes (Indian Food): There is no Indian grocery store near by. You have to take two buses and Bart. Food delivery is very expensive and taste of Indian food is not up to the mark. If you are living off campus in the city, then you will find more Indian options, although it is far from the University.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 403
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 150000
Reviewed on 29 Sep 2022Read more
Thumbs Up IconThumbs Down Icon
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Nikita Fernandes Verified Icon
- Batch of 2015
3.9
My home away from home.
Tips: Being an Indian, you're going to experience a couple of culture shocks but you'll adjust eventually. The college is better than most colleges there and there's also a diverse population. The college can be confusing and feel odd at first especially compared to our Indian colleges.
Likes (Student Life): The student life there is much more unrestricted than compared to the dorms in India. This allowed me to experience a lot more than I would have here in India. The safety is better there as well so its easier for a female to stay out till late. There's also less judgment from people around there.
Dislikes (Value for money): Compared to the student fee in India, the fee here can be high. It often takes multiple years to pay a loan off, if one decides to take one. The cost of activities otherwise and purchasing your own items can be expensive as well. While the quality of life is better here, it is also expensive especially with the growing crowd.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2022Read more
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Cal State East Bay 
FAQs on Campus

Q:   What are the facilities available at the campus of CSU East Bay?
A: 

The various facilities available at the campus of the CSU East Bay are:

  • Clubs and Organization: The CSU East Bay host multiple clubs and student’s organizations that the students can be part of. 
  • Accommodation: The university offers housing and accommodation to its students including international students. The dorms and houses at the university hosts majority of female students studying at the university. 
  • Facilities for Learning disabled: The CSU East Bay offers many services for the learning disabled students, some of which include exams on tape or computer, extended time for tests, notetaking services, priority registration, reading machines, videotaped classes. 
  • Sustainable Campus: The campus is known for its Solar Energy project which makes the campus highly sustainable
Q:   Does Cal State East Bay have housing?
A: 

Yes, there are many options available for Cal State East Bay housing. The rates for 2025-26 can be checked out from the table given below:

Occupancy Type 

Semester Rates 2025/26 

First-Year Freshman 

Suites Triple 

USD 16,066 (INR 13.9L) 

Suites Double 

USD 18,609 (INR 16.2L) 

Transfer 2nd Year, 3rd Year +, Graduate 

Suites Double 

USD 15,337 (INR 13.3L) 

Suites 
Super Singles 

USD 17,654 (INR 15.3L) 

Apartment 
Quad 

USD 10,548 (INR 9.2L) 

Apartment 
Triple 

USD 13,178 (INR 11.5L) 

Apartment Double 

USD 15,808 (INR 13.7L) 

3rd Year+, Graduate 

Apartment 
Single 

USD 17,654 (INR 15.3L) 

1 USD = INR 86.89 

Q:   How much does it cost to go to East Bay?
A: 

The cost of attendance for Cal State East Bay for international students can be checked out from the table given below for the academic session 2025-26 are given below:

Particulars 

UG Estimated Cost  

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees 

USD 7,993 (INR 6.9L) 

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment  

USD 1,054 (INR 90K) 

On-Campus Living Expenses (Housing and Food) 

USD 17,714 (INR 15.4L) 

Transportation 

USD 1,411 (INR 1.2L) 

Miscellaneous/Personal  

USD 3,383 (INR 2.9L) 

Total 

USD 31,555 (INR 27.4L) 

1 USD = INR 86.89 

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