Division II · California Collegiate Athletic Association
California State University, East Bay · Cost & aid
Hayward, CA · Suburb · Public · Research university · the Pioneers · Website ↗
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$40,396
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$28,516
In-state
on campus
$10,874
Average net price
top quarter for affordability in Division II
$787k
Athletic aid, women's
$5,389 per roster spot
$630k
Athletic aid, men's
$4,736 per roster spot
Net price by family income
What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $40,396 sticker.
Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.
Athletic aid
- Athletic aid to women's teams$786,825
- Per roster spot$5,389 across 146 women's roster spots
- Athletic aid to men's teams$629,994
- Per roster spot$4,736 across 133 men's roster spots
- Recruiting spend, women's / men's$42k / $37k
- Tuition & fees$7,055 in-state · $18,935 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
Where it ranks
#15Priciest housingof 293 · Division II#17Biggest discountof 293 · Division II#32Lowest net priceof 299 · Division II#37Net price, under $30kof 298 · Division II
Among Division II schools; every list California State University, East Bay is on.
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