Hayward, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

California State University-East Bay

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 13,333-student campus.

1.88
Incidents / 1k students
#1,959
Rank of 3,050
#222
CA rank
13,333
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

California State University-East Bay reports 1.88 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,959 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 62% of ranked campuses its size.

1.88
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,959
of 3,050 ranked nationally
62%
report fewer incidents than this campus
21
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-1 reported incidents

California State University-East Bay decreased from 22 to 21 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

California State University-East Bay is a Public institution located in Hayward, CA, enrolling approximately 13,333 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 59 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #222 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 13,333 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at California State University-East Bay is "Burglary" with 25 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 3.39 incidents per 1,000 students, California State University-East Bay reports 45% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

1.88 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1959

See peer comparison

State Rank (CA)

#222

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

21

across 11 crime categories

Where California State University-East Bay sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

2 safer than 38% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

California State University-East Bay percentile rank 35.8%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1959 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

California State University-East Bay reports 45% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$7,583
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,183
Avg Net Price
$9,320
Median Debt
$16,544
Pell Grant Recipients
44%
How does this cost rank in CA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
97%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
47%
Retention Rate
76%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$55,546
Median Earnings (10yr)
$71,401
Loan Repayment (3yr)
73%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

California State University-East Bay: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 31% (16 → 21 incidents)

141618202224 202120222023 16 21 ▲ +31.3%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 010
Burglary 5119
Fondling 142
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 1114
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 441
Robbery 010
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

27 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
27 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 2
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 3 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0

California State University-East Bay vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

CA

California State University-East Bay

1.88 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,959
Enrollment
13,333
Data year
2023

NJ

Kean University

0.75 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,464
Enrollment
13,352
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI · 13,324 enrolled
Safety Score 7.21
Kean University
Union, NJ · 13,352 enrolled
Safety Score 0.75
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI · 13,281 enrolled
Safety Score 0.45
University of Denver
Denver, CO · 13,387 enrolled
Safety Score 4.71
Tufts University
Medford, MA · 13,274 enrolled
Safety Score 3.84

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest California State University-East Bay nationally (rank #1959), regardless of size or state.

The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX
National Rank #1958
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK
National Rank #1960
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Provo, UT
National Rank #1957
Biola University
La Mirada, CA
National Rank #1961
Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, TN
National Rank #1956

Frequently Asked Questions

Is California State University-East Bay safe?
California State University-East Bay has a safety score of 1.88 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,959 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at California State University-East Bay?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does California State University-East Bay compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does California State University-East Bay have fire safety data?
Yes. California State University-East Bay reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding California State University-East Bay's Safety Profile

California State University-East Bay in Hayward, CA enrolls 13,333 students and has a safety score of 1.88 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1959 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 22 in 2022 to 21 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

California State University-East Bay's 1.88 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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