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 322,050 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $13,065 (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 | 12,842 | 24 to 1 |
| California State University-East Bay In Hayward |
Public four-years |
$20,183 ($7,583) | $19,187 ($9,107) | 12,326 | 22 to 1 |
| Ohlone College 11.5 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,714 ($1,202) | Not Offered | 9,061 | 26 to 1 |
| Merritt College 11.9 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,898 ($1,258) | Not Offered | 7,022 | 33 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 |
$9,898 ($1,258) | Not Offered | 6,141 | 38 to 1 |
| Laney College 15.2 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,898 ($1,258) | Not Offered | 9,328 | 31 to 1 |
| College of San Mateo 15.6 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,428 ($1,332) | Not Offered | 9,901 | 24 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 |
$9,808 ($1,168) | Not Offered | 8,103 | 25 to 1 |
| Canada College 16.4 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,384 ($1,332) | Not Offered | 6,625 | 27 to 1 |
| Mission College 17.5 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,500 ($1,438) | Not Offered | 6,909 | 26 to 1 |
| Foothill College 19.0 miles from Hayward |
Public four-years |
$12,590 ($1,565) | Not Offered | 12,949 | 26 to 1 |
| Foothill-De Anza Community College District 19.0 miles from Hayward |
Public four-years |
- | Not Offered | - | - |
| University of California-Berkeley 19.3 miles from Hayward |
Public four-years |
$47,265 ($15,377) | $30,968 ($15,866) | 45,882 | 18 to 1 |
| Berkeley City College 19.5 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,898 ($1,258) | Not Offered | 6,278 | 33 to 1 |
| University of California College of the Law-San Francisco 21.2 miles from Hayward |
Public four-years |
Not Offered | $48,296 | 1,195 | - |
| Skyline College 21.4 miles from Hayward |
Public four-years |
$9,956 ($1,332) | Not Offered | 9,572 | 29 to 1 |
| City College of San Francisco 21.5 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$14,656 ($1,696) | Not Offered | 19,267 | 24 to 1 |
| De Anza College 21.7 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,596 ($1,571) | Not Offered | 17,425 | 28 to 1 |
| San Francisco State University 22.7 miles from Hayward |
Public four-years |
$20,446 ($7,846) | $19,450 ($9,370) | 22,563 | 19 to 1 |
| University of California-San Francisco 22.7 miles from Hayward |
Public four-years |
Not Offered | $29,840 ($14,738) | 3,007 | - |
| 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 |
$21,010 ($8,410) | $20,014 ($9,934) | 37,661 | 25 to 1 |
| Diablo Valley College 23.2 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,320 ($1,312) | Not Offered | 17,228 | 25 to 1 |
| Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD 23.4 miles from Hayward |
Public less than 2-years |
$4,882 | Not Offered | 172 | 9 to 1 |
| San Jose City College 23.4 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,922 ($1,366) | Not Offered | 8,609 | 26 to 1 |
| West Valley College 25.8 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,320 ($1,490) | Not Offered | 7,655 | 29 to 1 |
| West Valley Mission Community College District Office 25.8 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
- | Not Offered | - | - |
| 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 |
$10,320 ($1,312) | Not Offered | 6,538 | 22 to 1 |
| Los Medanos College 28.4 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,320 ($1,312) | Not Offered | 8,455 | 23 to 1 |
| Evergreen Valley College 28.6 miles from Hayward |
Public 2-4 years |
$8,718 ($1,366) | Not Offered | 9,336 | 27 to 1 |
