
California State University East Bay's overall acceptance rate has shown a significant upward trend in recent years, increasing from 73% in 2020 to 97% in 2023. In 2022, the acceptance rate was 96%, with 12,461 applicants and 11,988 accepted. This upward trajectory is notable when contrasted with the 82% acceptance rate in 2021 and the 76% acceptance rate in 2019, indicating a growing willingness to admit applicants. The number of applicants has also increased significantly, peaking at 14,448 in 2021, although it dipped to 13,274 by 2023.