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San Francisco Bay University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Trimester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 80
Student to faculty ratio 2 to 1
Acceptance rate 45%
On-time graduation rate 27%

Located in Fremont, California, SFBU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 2-to-1, SFBU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at SFBU is reported to be 27%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 58%.


  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

45%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,720

Cost of attendance at San Francisco Bay University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,720

Cost of attendance at San Francisco Bay University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at San Francisco Bay University received on average $2,970 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$2,970
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 0 0% - -
Other Federal Grant 0 0% - -
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 100% $2,970 $2,970
Total Grant & Scholarships 1 100% $2,970 $2,970

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of San Francisco Bay University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of San Francisco Bay University students is 26.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 12.5%.

26.7%

  • International Students 26.7% 4 students

Service Offerings

San Francisco Bay University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

San Francisco Bay University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)