Hayward, California, is home to a wide range of universities and colleges. The city is home to both public and private institutions, and some of the most famous and highly ranked universities in the United States. The following is a list of universities and colleges in Hayward:
Public Universities:
* California State University, East Bay – Ranked #34 in the nation for public universities by U.S. News & World Report
* Chabot College – Ranked #1 in the nation for community colleges by U.S. News & World Report