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California State University, East Bay Softball

California State University, East Bay (Cal State East Bay) · Hayward, California · Public university

Acceptance rate97%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate48%finish within six years
Undergraduates12,326Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty22 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

California State University, East Bay Softball coaches

Coaches at California State University, East Bay who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where California State University, East Bay competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division II
Conference
California Collegiate Athletic Association
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
eastbaypioneers.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

Anthropology, GeneralArt/Art Studies, GeneralBiochemistryBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralChemistry, GeneralCommunication Sciences and Disorders, General
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
22 : 1
Graduation rate
48% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor California residents$6,084
Out-of-state tuition$18,684
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$9,850
Campus

Where it is

California State University, East Bay in Hayward.

Location
Hayward, California
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Pacific
Website
csueastbay.edu
Overview

About California State University, East Bay Softball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Claire Sua-Amundson, the Head Coach, leads the California State University, East Bay Softball staff of 4 coaches, verified June 2026. California State University, East Bay (Cal State East Bay) competes in NCAA Division II Softball as a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association. California State University, East Bay is a large public school in Hayward, California with 12,326 undergraduates, a 97% acceptance rate and an average net price of $9,850 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by California State University, East Bay Softball

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Claire Sua-Amundson, the Head Coach and Abby Greer, the Assistant Coach. California State University, East Bay has 4 coaches for Softball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, and measurables like pitching speed, exit velocity or pop time in the subject line and first sentences. Division II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video with game footage, with the link near the top so Claire can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the California State University, East Bay staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Questions

California State University, East Bay Softball FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is California State University, East Bay D2?

Yes. California State University, East Bay competes in NCAA Division II Softball, in the California Collegiate Athletic Association.

Is California State University, East Bay public or private?

California State University, East Bay is a public school in Hayward, California.

What conference is California State University, East Bay Softball in?

The California Collegiate Athletic Association.

Does California State University, East Bay offer athletic scholarships for Softball?

California State University, East Bay competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does California State University, East Bay Softball have?

4 coaches, led by Claire Sua-Amundson, the Head Coach.

How much does California State University, East Bay cost?

In-state tuition is $6,084 and out-of-state tuition is $18,684 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $9,850.

What is the California State University, East Bay acceptance rate?

97% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the California State University, East Bay Softball coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026