Hayward is a city in California and it is the county seat of Alameda county. Its population is 159,203. There are 34 colleges near Hayward, California - all public schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 32 colleges are in 30 miles from Hayward. 32 schools provide undergraduate programs and 7 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 302,087 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2024 tuition is $12,235 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chabot College In Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,686 ($1,150) | Not Offered | 10,736 | 21 to 1 |
| California State University-East Bay In Hayward |
Public four-years |
$18,935 ($7,055) | $17,993 ($8,489) | 13,673 | 22 to 1 |
| Ohlone College 11.5 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,714 ($1,202) | Not Offered | 8,358 | 25 to 1 |
| Merritt College 11.9 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,703 ($1,167) | Not Offered | 6,514 | 26 to 1 |
| Peralta Community College System Office 14.9 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
- | Not Offered | - | - |
| College of Alameda 15.1 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,684 ($1,148) | Not Offered | 5,673 | 30 to 1 |
| Laney College 15.2 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,684 ($1,148) | Not Offered | 9,653 | 26 to 1 |
| College of San Mateo 15.6 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,384 ($1,332) | Not Offered | 7,512 | 21 to 1 |
| University of California-System Administration Central Office 15.8 miles from Hayward |
Public four-years |
- | - | - | - |
| San Mateo County Community College District Office 15.9 miles from Hayward |
Public four-years |
- | Not Offered | - | - |
| Las Positas College 16.1 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,176 ($1,168) | Not Offered | 6,724 | 20 to 1 |
| Canada College 16.4 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,508 ($1,332) | Not Offered | 5,388 | 22 to 1 |
| Mission College 17.5 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,220 ($1,438) | Not Offered | 5,747 | 15 to 1 |
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District 19.0 miles from Hayward |
Public four-years |
- | Not Offered | - | - |
| Foothill College 19.0 miles from Hayward |
Public four-years |
$12,320 ($1,565) | Not Offered | 12,434 | 25 to 1 |
| University of California-Berkeley 19.3 miles from Hayward |
Public four-years |
$45,627 ($14,850) | $30,363 ($15,261) | 45,307 | 19 to 1 |
| Berkeley City College 19.5 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,684 ($1,148) | Not Offered | 6,122 | 28 to 1 |
| University of California-Hastings College of Law 21.2 miles from Hayward |
Public four-years |
Not Offered | $46,753 | 1,193 | - |
| Skyline College 21.4 miles from Hayward |
Public four-years |
$11,384 ($1,332) | Not Offered | 8,523 | 27 to 1 |
| City College of San Francisco 21.5 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$14,656 ($1,696) | Not Offered | 16,134 | 20 to 1 |
| De Anza College 21.7 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,317 ($1,562) | Not Offered | 16,335 | 27 to 1 |
| San Francisco State University 22.7 miles from Hayward |
Public four-years |
$19,304 ($7,424) | $18,362 ($8,858) | 25,282 | 19 to 1 |
| University of California-San Francisco 22.7 miles from Hayward |
Public four-years |
Not Offered | $29,294 ($14,192) | 3,140 | - |
| San Jose-Evergreen Community College District 23.0 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
- | Not Offered | - | - |
| San Jose State University 23.2 miles from Hayward |
Public four-years |
$19,872 ($7,992) | $18,930 ($9,426) | 35,751 | 22 to 1 |
| Diablo Valley College 23.2 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,012 ($1,312) | Not Offered | 16,097 | 24 to 1 |
| Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD 23.4 miles from Hayward |
Public less than 2-years |
$4,070 | Not Offered | 142 | 8 to 1 |
| San Jose City College 23.4 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,486 ($1,366) | Not Offered | 7,561 | 23 to 1 |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office 25.8 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
- | Not Offered | - | - |
| West Valley College 25.8 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,702 ($1,490) | Not Offered | 6,513 | 17 to 1 |
| Contra Costa Community College District Office 26.9 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
- | Not Offered | - | - |
| Contra Costa College 27.3 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,012 ($1,312) | Not Offered | 5,832 | 20 to 1 |
| Los Medanos College 28.4 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,012 ($1,312) | Not Offered | 7,791 | 22 to 1 |
| Evergreen Valley College 28.6 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,718 ($1,366) | Not Offered | 7,952 | 25 to 1 |
