California State University - East Bay Veteran Services & Resources
Is California State University - East Bay a Good School for Veterans?
Veterans who have decided to continue their education should research their options to see which schools do a good job supporting those with prior military experience. We've assembled this California State University - East Bay veteran's report to help you in your research. If you're looking for information related to military tuition assistance such as the GI Bill® or Yellow Ribbon Program, go to the following page: California State University - East Bay G.I. Bill Information
What You'll Find in Our Veterans Report on Cal State East Bay:
- Rankings
- Number of Veterans
- Federal Program Participation
- Credit for Military Training
- ROTC
- VA Complaints
- References
How Does Cal State East Bay Rank for Veterans?

Each year, College Factual releases its Best Schools for Veterans ranking to highlight those colleges and universities that do a great job of supporting veterans while they continue their education.
California State University - East Bay was ranked #1,508 on the 2022 version of this list.The school also ranked #83 in our Best for Vets in California ranking.
In addition to our overall rankings, we also calculate our Best for Vets by degree level rankings. The table below shows how Cal State East Bay fared in those rankings.
Ranking Name | Rank |
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Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans | 1,092 |
Best Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans | 939 |
Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans | 605 |
How Many Veterans Go to Cal State East Bay?
An increased number of veterans enrolling at a particular school means that college faculty are more adept at accommodating and supporting those with previous military experience.
According to the VA, there are 32 G.I. Bill® students at Cal State East Bay. There are 16,253 students enrolled at Cal State East Bay. This means that approximately 0.20% use the GI Bill® to help pay for tuition, fees, and other expenses. To put that into perspective, about three to four percent of college students in the U.S. are veterans according to the Student Veterans of America.
This number includes all chapters of the GI Bill®, e.g. Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill and Reserve Education Assistance Program. It also includes Veteran Readiness and Employment. It doesn't include military personnel on active duty who are attending this college through Tuition Assistance. The total military population may be higher.
Federal Veteran Programs at Cal State East Bay
California State University - East Bay participates in the following federal programs for vets.
Federal Program | Participation |
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DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Yes |
What does this mean to me? Below you can view the specific commitments this school has made by participating in individual programs.
Career and Vocational Support |
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Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations |
Provide information that increases accountability and transparency. |
Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER) |
Counseling Support |
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Referrals to community organizations as needed. |
California State University - East Bay does have a student veterans group.
Does Cal State East Bay Give Credit for Military Training?
Cal State East Bay may consider your military experience and give college credit. Talk with your admissions counselor to learn more.
Cal State East Bay Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC)
Complaints to the VA About Cal State East Bay
There have been no complaints registered to the VA for this college.
References
- National Center for Education Statistics
- U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
- College Scorecard
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
More about our data sources and methodologies.