California State University, East Bay is a public university in the California State University system, established in 1957 as the State College for Alameda County. The institution operates a main campus in Hayward with views of San Francisco Bay, a satellite campus in Concord, and extensive online programs designed to reach students across geographic boundaries.
The university serves a diverse student body, with 62.5% of undergraduates being first-generation college students. It is designated as both a Hispanic Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution. Ranked in the top 2% nationally for social mobility, the university has graduated over 150,000 alumni who work throughout the Bay Area and beyond.
As a major employer and educational institution in the region, California State University, East Bay combines in-person instruction with distance education to support student access and success across varied backgrounds and circumstances.