California State University, East Bay
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Average High School GPA: 3.2
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 910-1110
ACT Range: 15-20
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 10,500
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Liberal
In-State Tuition: $12,223
Out-of-State Tuition: $37,297
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Hayward, California
Setting: Urban
U.S. Region: West Coast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 57 °F (14 °C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 76 °F (24 °C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 8 inches (203 mm)
Nearest Airport: Oakland International Airport (OAK) – about 14 miles (20 minutes) northwest
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Social Media
Instagram: @csueb
Swim team instagram: @eastbayswim
Twitter: @CSEB
Facebook:California State East Bay
LinkedIn:California State, East Bay
YouTube:California State, East Bay
TikTok: N/A
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University Athletics
NCAA Division II
California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA)
Nickname: Pioneers
Mascot: Pioneer Pete
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Pioneer Pool
2024-25 Men’s Team Roster: N/A
Head Coach: Shane Pelton
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #21
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #2 in Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference
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U.S. News College Rankings
#273 in National Universities (tie)
#152 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#131 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools where doctorate not offered
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Forbes Top Colleges
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: B-
Academics: C+
Diversity: A
Athletics: B-
Professors: B-
Dorms: C+
Student Life: B-
Value: A-
Campus: B-
Party Scene: C+
Location: C+
Campus Food: B
Safety: B+
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: NR
Best College for Athletics in America: NR

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