San Francisco Bay University
Located in Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay University is a small, private university with a new, innovative campus.
SFBU is fulfilling its mission to provide diverse learners with inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education by making education at the University affordable, with full-tuition scholarships and expenses covered for domestic students.
Many of SFBU’s faculty members are recognized leaders and researchers in the high-tech industry in Silicon Valley. SFBU’s hands-on learning approach allows students to apply their knowledge and skills to course projects that match industry trends and solve real-world problems, setting them up for successful careers.
Accepts first-year applicationsWestPrivateSuburbanSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Business
Student experience
- On-Campus Housing
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
San Francisco Bay University accepts applications throughout the year to admit students into Spring, Summer or Fall trimesters.
Deadlines: For domestic students, deadlines to apply are as follows: Fall trimester - Aug. 5; Spring trimester - Dec. 5; Summer trimester - April 5.
Requirements: For undergraduate domestic students, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above is recommended in order to apply. Lower GPAs may require an interview by the Admissions team. SAT/ACT test scores are optional.
More information on Undergraduate Admissions | More information on Graduate Admissions
Deadlines: For domestic students, deadlines to apply are as follows: Fall trimester - Aug. 5; Spring trimester - Dec. 5; Summer trimester - April 5.
Requirements: For undergraduate domestic students, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above is recommended in order to apply. Lower GPAs may require an interview by the Admissions team. SAT/ACT test scores are optional.
More information on Undergraduate Admissions | More information on Graduate Admissions
Transfer
San Francisco Bay University has entered into articulation agreements with multiple community colleges, which enable a smoother transfer of credits to SFBU and can shorten the time required for students to earn a bachelor’s degree.
More information on transfer credits.
For graduate students, graduate course credit earned at other accredited higher education institutions may be transferable to meet the student’s graduation requirements if the courses are closely related to your intended program of study at SFBU and the grade earned meets requirements.
More information on transfer credits.
For graduate students, graduate course credit earned at other accredited higher education institutions may be transferable to meet the student’s graduation requirements if the courses are closely related to your intended program of study at SFBU and the grade earned meets requirements.
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Additional information
In our efforts to make education inclusive and accessible to everyone, we are actively offering full-tuition scholarships, paid-for living expenses and more to regional students to make SFBU an affordable choice and eliminate the stress of figuring out how to pay for college in order for you to focus on receiving your degree and jump-starting a successful career.
Visit us
We offer in-person campus tours. You can book an on-campus Information Session or walk-in during Monday to Friday from 9:30am - 4:00pm. We encourage you to check out our new and innovative campus located in Fremont, California.