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San Francisco Bay University

#2380 in US ranking Fremont, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$8,830
Avg. aid
$10,509
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
96%

What does San Francisco Bay University offer in terms of athletics?

SFBU should not be evaluated as though it has an established NCAA varsity-sports program. Its reported institutional information does not identify a varsity athletic association or list intercollegiate sports.

Students seeking competitive athletics should distinguish a varsity team from a student-organized game, club, or recreational activity. Before expecting a particular sport, practice schedule, facility, or athletic scholarship, confirm that the opportunity exists and is open to students in the term they plan to attend.

What student groups and Associations are available at San Francisco Bay University?

Student associations can be a way to meet peers outside class at SFBU, particularly in a small institution centered on business and technical programs. Applicants interested in a specific academic, cultural, service, or recreational group should check the current student-activities directory rather than assume that a previously listed organization is active.

Ask how recognized groups recruit members, reserve space, and advertise meetings. Those details are especially useful for commuters and students balancing classes with work: an organization that meets when they can attend is more relevant than a long list of nominal club names.

Who studies at San Francisco Bay University?

SFBU enrolled 389 students in the reported 2024-25 institutional figures, making it a small university. The same reporting shows a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1; that institution-wide ratio does not predict the size of every class.

The student body includes first-time undergraduates, transfer students, and older learners. Forty-six first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 14 transfer-in undergraduates were recorded. Students ages 25 to 29 formed the largest single age band, at 117; counting all students age 25 and older gives 211, just over half of total enrollment. That age mix makes it worthwhile to check course schedules and support-service hours if studying alongside a job.

Institutional enrollment records also include students from outside the United States. Geographic and demographic counts should be read with their stated population and reporting year rather than treated as a complete description of every classroom.

How does student life look like at San Francisco Bay University?

Daily life at SFBU is shaped by its small enrollment, focused academic programs, and Fremont location. Students may share classes with people at different stages of their education, including first-time applicants, transfers, and adults returning to study.

For a realistic picture of the weekly experience, look beyond the course catalog: check when classes meet, whether academic help and student activities are offered outside standard work hours, and where students can gather between classes. Those practical details can matter as much as the number of activities advertised, particularly for commuters and students with employment or family responsibilities.

What libraries are available to students at San Francisco Bay University?

SFBU students should use the university's current library and academic-resource information to identify the research tools available for their courses. An institutional facilities count of zero libraries does not, by itself, establish that students have no access to library services or digital materials; it is a count under that report's facilities definition.

Before a research-intensive course, determine how to access databases and journals, obtain materials not held locally, and get help with citations or research questions. Students studying remotely or outside regular campus hours should check which resources permit off-campus access and whether a physical study space is available when needed.

San Francisco Bay University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

389

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

45

Total staff

5 full time, 33 part time

Veterans affair office

No

San Francisco Bay University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 126
Graduate: 263

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 378
Part-time: 11

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 19
Men: 26

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 6
Black or African American: 4
White: 4
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1
Asian: 8
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Unknown: 14

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.