Skip to Main Content
California State University - East Bay
  • 4 Year
  • HAYWARD, CA
© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
CollegeOnlineGrad School
The California State University
California State University - East Bay
#44 in Best Value Colleges in California
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • HAYWARD, CA
  • 1,937 reviews
    Back to Profile Home

    California State University - East Bay Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $9,723 / year
    Poll
    55%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 94 responses
    Poll
    51%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 172 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,650 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 235 responses
    • Starbucks and Einstein Bros.
      28%
    • Greens to Go - soup, salad and Artisan rolls
      15%
    • Subway
      14%
    • Bringing a lunch is the only good food option
      10%
    • Panda Express
      8%
    • Tacobell
      8%
    • The food trucks on campus near the valley business
      6%
    43%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 131 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 93 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      28%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      55%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      13%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      4%

    Safety

    Safety
    B
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    84%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 126 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 72 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      50%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      40%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      7%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      3%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 105 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      24%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      54%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      8%
    • Not very visible.
      11%
    • We have campus police?
      3%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 208 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      2%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      32%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      52%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      13%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball, Water Polo

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 86 responses
    • Student life and diversity center events
      36%
    • Events where dance teams perform.
      15%
    • Speakers who visit our school (Angela Davis)
      15%
    • Concert events
      8%
    • Library
      8%
    • Step shows/ Greek life events
      7%
    • None! This is a prison camp, not a school!
      5%
    Find college scholarships

    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 123 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      11%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      15%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      32%
    • Parties? What parties?
      41%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 65 responses
    • Al Fresco
      25%
    • Homecoming
      12%
    • Block Party
      11%
    • The weekend after Finals Week!
      11%
    • I'm not sure
      9%
    • Spring Mayhem
      8%
    • We don't party
      8%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    45%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 172 responses
    Explore Campus Life at Similar Colleges
    Back to Full Profile