California State University-East Bay Acceptance Rate
Hayward, California · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 13,274
- Admitted
- 12,851
- Yield
- 7.7%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, California State University-East Bay's acceptance rate has risen from 70.3% in 2014–15 to 96.8% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 14,182 to 13,274 (-6%) over that period.
Its 96.8% rate makes California State University-East Bay more selective than about 6% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 7%.
California State University-East Bay has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 7.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 14,182 | 9,972 | 70.3% | 1,462 |
| 2015–16 | 14,775 | 10,938 | 74% | 1,787 |
| 2016–17 | 15,670 | 10,930 | 69.8% | 1,596 |
| 2017–18 | 15,962 | 11,820 | 74.1% | 1,420 |
| 2018–19 | 16,131 | 11,549 | 71.6% | 1,459 |
| 2019–20 | 16,195 | 12,338 | 76.2% | 1,438 |
| 2020–21 | 13,858 | 10,155 | 73.3% | 1,088 |
| 2021–22 | 14,448 | 11,899 | 82.4% | 941 |
| 2022–23 | 12,461 | 11,988 | 96.2% | 896 |
| 2023–24 | 13,274 | 12,851 | 96.8% | 994 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,604 | 7,354 | 96.7% |
| Men | 5,670 | 5,497 | 96.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How California State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is California State University-East Bay's acceptance rate?
California State University-East Bay's acceptance rate is 96.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (12,851 admitted of 13,274 applicants).
Is California State University-East Bay test optional?
California State University-East Bay is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to California State University-East Bay?
California State University-East Bay received 13,274 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 12,851.
Is California State University-East Bay getting harder to get into?
California State University-East Bay has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 70.3% in 2014–15 to 96.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.csueastbay.edu/.