by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for California State University-East Bay, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at California State University-East Bay were $7,583 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $20,183. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Required fees account for amounted to $1,499 in-state and $1,499 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,084 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,499 | $1,499 |
| Total | $7,583 | $20,183 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
What does California State University-East Bay charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how California State University-East Bay prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, California State University-East Bay lands right around the average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the California State University-East Bay Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at California State University-East Bay has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| One Year Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,084 | $18,684 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Cal State East Bay has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 6.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $21,399 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.78%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $7,793. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.30%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $20,647.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,793 | $20,647 |
| In 2 Years | $8,009 | $21,122 |
| In 3 Years | $8,231 | $21,608 |
| In 4 Years | $8,459 | $22,105 |
| In 5 Years | $8,694 | $22,614 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $85,482, or about $32,492 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at California State University-East Bay, check out the California State University-East Bay Financial Aid page.
