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California State University, East Bay Rankings 2026

Hayward, California, USA

3.8 /5

(5 Reviews)

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Shiksha popularity ranking

#285 in USA

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Cal State East Bay
University Ranking

Renowned for its academic excellence and diverse campus community, California State University, East Bay has consistently secured top global university rankings. Offering a wide array of courses across various fields and disciplines for its students, California State University, East Bay stands out and has an impressive global ranking, and is surely a world-class education place for international students.

Rated C++ by Shiksha Grading, California State University, East Bay is also rated C+ for BBA. Although there are multiple grading platforms accessible for students to check university rankings, what makes Shiksha Grading stand out is that Shiksha uses the aggregate of all the publicly available university and course rankings from top-ranking publishers and maps it into nine buckets, namely A++, A+, A, B++, B+, B, C++, C+, C. With this method, courses are graded on the basis of their availability at the college in a particular country and universities are graded by the countries.

Moving on, according to 'National University' category of US News 2024, California State University, East Bay ranks #280, which is improving in comparison to its last year’s ranking, i.e., #299 in 2023.

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Course Ranking

California State University, East Bay ranks well for its UG Business course. In the previous years, California State University, East Bay has been ranked among the top universities in the world for UG Business by US News. US News ranked CSU #310 for its UG Business courses.

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Cal State East Bay
US News & World Report Ranking 2026

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
National University	280	273	257
UG Business	310	392	– / –

Cal State East Bay
Students Ratings & Reviews

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

Anonymous

M.S in Business Analytics (STEM) - Batch of 2025

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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M.S in Business Analytics (STEM) - Batch of 2022

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

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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M.S in Engineering Management - Batch of 2023

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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- 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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Does Cal State East Bay have housing?

Answered 2 months ago

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

Ridhi

Contributor-Level 10

How much does it cost to go to East Bay?

Answered 2 months ago

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

Ridhi

Contributor-Level 10

Does CSU East Bay offer scholarships for international undergraduate students?

Answered 4 months ago

For the international undergraduate students who are on an F-1 visa, the two primary scholarships which offered at California Bay: the Global Honors Scholarship, which grants up to USD 2,500 (INR 2.14 L) for one academic year, and the Global Excellence Scholarship, which waives all non-resident tui

Kanika Pandey

Contributor-Level 8

What is California State University East Bay famous for?

Answered 9 months ago

Academic Excellence: The Princeton Review has recognised CSUEB as a “Best in the West” college since 2004. CSUEB is known for award-winning programs, expert instruction, small classes, and highly-personalized learning environment.Cal State East Bay was noted for its exceptionally diverse student bod

Sonali

Contributor-Level 9

Which university is better among Clarkson University (MS Data Analytics) and California State University East Bay (MS Business Analytics)?

Answered 11 months ago

Clarkson University and California State University East Bay are two popular universities in the USA for international students. They both rank among the top universities in the USA and offers quality education at affordable cost. The below table includes the comparision between them in terms of the

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