California State University-East Bay prices its degrees across a wide range of family income levels, and the income-band net prices tell a clear story. Low-income families pay approximately $6,360 per year after aid, middle-income families see annual costs around $8,990, and higher-income families pay closer to $19,397.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $22,850 |
| Tuition and Fees | $20,183 |
| Room and Board | $17,831 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,029 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$13,530 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $9,320 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $6,360 |
| $30–48k | $7,031 |
| $48–75k | $8,990 |
| $75–110k | $12,015 |
| $110k+ | $19,397 |
California State University-East Bay prices its degrees across a wide range of family income levels, and the income-band net prices tell a clear story. Low-income families pay approximately $6,360 per year after aid, middle-income families see annual costs around $8,990, and higher-income families pay closer to $19,397. Azimuth ranks California State University-East Bay #78 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. That standing reflects the university's public-tuition structure and its participation in California's robust state and federal financial aid ecosystem, which together keep net prices meaningfully below the published cost of attendance for most students. Need-based aid plays a central role in how Cal State East Bay students experience pricing. As a CSU campus serving a large share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students, the university draws on Cal Grant funding alongside federal Pell Grants and institutional aid to reduce out-of-pocket costs. The gap between sticker price and what families actually pay can be substantial — particularly for lower-income households — and the is worth understanding before drawing conclusions from the published cost of attendance alone. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $16,544, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,738; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $72,596, median federal debt of $16,544 projects to a monthly payment of about $187 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of California State University-East Bay earn median 4-year earnings of $72,596, placing California State University-East Bay in the 73.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $22,246 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 97.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks California State University-East Bay #165 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 800 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $77,567, ranked #41 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 460 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $54,436, ranked #75 nationally in its major. Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General reports 311 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $68,231, ranked #13 nationally in its major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 238 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $64,835, ranked #9 nationally in its major.
