Cal State East Bay Per-Credit-Hour Cost Breakdown

How Much Does It Cost to Study at California State University-East Bay on a Part-Time Basis?

Use the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at California State University-East Bay, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.

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Cal State East Bay Cost Per Credit Hour
Cal State East Bay Tuition Trend
Options to Finance Your Education

How Much Will Cal State East Bay Cost Per Credit Hour?

$420 Per Credit Hour

Part-time undergraduates at California State University-East Bay can expect to pay $420 per credit.

	Cost Per Credit Hour
Part-Time Undergraduate	$420

Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.

To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at California State University-East Bay follow below.

Of that annual total, required fees amounted to $1,499 in-state and $1,499 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$6,084	$18,684
Fees	$1,499	$1,499
Total	$7,583	$20,183

The totals above are for instruction and do not cover housing and meals.

Tuition Trend at Cal State East Bay in Recent Years

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

Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 6.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $21,399 the year after.

Factor Future Tuition Hikes Into Your Plan

At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.

Plan Around the Cumulative Cost

Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so the later years don’t catch you off guard.

Paths to Finance Your Cal State East Bay Education

Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.

For information on financial aid at California State University-East Bay, check out the California State University-East Bay Financial Aid page.

If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the California State University-East Bay Tuition & Fees page.