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Non-residents or Non-CA High School Graduates
Cal State East Bay will be using a Multi-Factor Admission process to evaluate incoming freshman class. As a First-Time Freshman, you are required to meet the following conditions in addition to meeting the East Bay Index*:
- Be a high school graduate or have a GED
- Have completed, or be in the process of completing, a minimum 15-unit pattern of college preparatory course. (Each unit is equal to a year of study in a subject area.) A grade C or higher is required for each course.
- 4 years - English
- 3 years - Mathematics: algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra
- 2 years - History/Social Science
- 2 years - Laboratory Science
- 2 years - Language other than English: the same language (possible waiver)
- 1 year - Visual/Performing Arts: art, dance, drama/theater, or music; must be in the same discipline
- 1 year - Elective Courses additional classes selected from the above subjects
East Bay Multiple Factor Admission Criteria
East Bay Index* |
East Bay Index is calculated by: (A-G GPA x 800) + values earned from the campus admission categories below. Non-resident or non-California high school graduates with A-G GPA of 3.0 or greater will qualify without needing additional Campus Admission Category values (i.e., 3.0 GPA X 800 = 2,400 points). Non-resident or non-California high school graduates with GPA between 2.47 - 2.99 GPA may be able to qualify for admission after adding Campus Admission values to the base East Bay Index. |
Campus Admission Category |
Implemented Admission Value |
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GPA/A-G Coursework | GPA (2.47 - 2.99) x 800 Courses above 30 semesters (10 courses) STEM Courses taken beyond the minimum required |
First Generation | No high school Some high school High school graduate Some college 2-year college graduate |
Educational Programs Participation | AVID Upward Bound Talent Search or Education Opportunity Center Puente Project Independent Living Project (ILP) MESA Project Other |
Low Income Qualified for Application Fee Waiver | Fee Waiver granted on Cal State Apply Application |
Free and Reduced Lunch | Attended institution marked as eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch |
Youth Services | Ward of the Court Foster Youth Unaccompanied Youth |
Military | Military Status of Active Duty, National Guard, Reserved, or Veteran |
Work Status | At least 10 hours/week |