San Francisco Bay University

94%

students receive scholarships or grants

20

Maximum class size

$10,000

Each Startup Scholar awarded for passion project

15

Community partnerships

Removing barriers to education

We’re here to lift financial burdens for you and your family by making the financial aid process easy and transparent — we are affordable and offer generous scholarships to many of our students, locally and internationally.

Financial Support

Fostering entrepreneurship

SFBU is committed to helping student start-ups get off the ground. Each individual in our inaugural cohort of Startup Scholars receives free tuition, free housing, and $10,000 to fund a passion project of their choosing. At the heart of the cohort is a program built in the startup spirit of Silicon Valley.

Startup Scholars

You belong at SFBU

WHO Belongs at SFBU? You do—you are whole, human and open. Wherever you are in your education journey, we are here to assist you in making applying to college stress-free.

Undergraduate Admissions

Graduate Admissions

Transfer Admissions

International Admissions

Student and Alumni Testimonials

Praise Frimpong

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Master of Business Administration

“SFBU is the best option for you to consider, because the programs here are very catered to the students. Staff and faculty are not only interested in your academic life but in your career and what you want to do in the future, and there are always resources and programs to upgrade your journey.”

Jennie Darkhanbaatar

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Bachelor’s in Business Administration

“From the very beginning, the vibe at SFBU was welcoming and open. The university offers a great variety of scholarships, making it an affordable and attractive choice for my studies. In addition, the professors truly care about your success, it makes a huge difference in my experience here.”

Luke Pamaos

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Bachelor’s in Computer Science

“When I reviewed SFBU’s mission and goals, I found it very empowering and felt like they aligned with my goals to eventually work in Silicon Valley. Academically, it has been both challenging and rewarding; I’ve taken classes such as Data Structures with Dr. Akhoirshida, and they’ve provided a solid...