San Francisco Bay University

https://www.sfbu.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,920

2024 Average Net Price

$10,294

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

95.8%

853 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

389

97.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

26.7%

4 Graduates

About

San Francisco Bay University is a higher education institution located in Alameda County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at San Francisco Bay University were Computer Science (77 degrees awarded) and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (40 degrees).

In 2024, 120 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Francisco Bay University. 53.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (2 degrees), 2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at San Francisco Bay University is $7,920, which is $−6,977 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at San Francisco Bay University is $7,920, which is $6,977 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,294.

In 2024, 100% of undergraduate students attending San Francisco Bay University received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$7,920

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at San Francisco Bay University was $7,920. The cost of tuition at San Francisco Bay University is $−6,977 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

This chart compares the tuition costs of San Francisco Bay University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,294

2024 Value

22.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 San Francisco Bay University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,294. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of San Francisco Bay University grew by 22.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of San Francisco Bay University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Admissions

San Francisco Bay University received 853 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 770% annual growth. Out of those 853 applicants, 817 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.8% acceptance rate.

There were 389 students enrolled at San Francisco Bay University in 2024. 100% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

San Francisco Bay University has an overall enrollment yield of 5.63%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

817

Accepted Out of 853

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of San Francisco Bay University was 95.8% (817 admissions from 853 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 69.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 770%, while admissions grew by 1.1k%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of San Francisco Bay University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

100%

Submission Percentage (2020)

Scores Submitted (2020)

100% of enrolled first-time students at San Francisco Bay University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

San Francisco Bay University had a total enrollment of 389 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at San Francisco Bay University is 378 students and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 97.2% of students enrolled at San Francisco Bay University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at San Francisco Bay University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8.48% Asian, 6.17% Black or African American, 2.06% Hispanic or Latino, 1.29% White, 0.514% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.257% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at San Francisco Bay University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (17.8%), followed by Asian Female (10.8%) and Black or African American Male (2.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (20.5%), followed by Asian Male (15.6%) and Black or African American Male (8.49%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Francisco Bay University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 389 students. The full-time enrollment at San Francisco Bay University is 378 and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 97.2% of students enrolled at San Francisco Bay University are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at San Francisco Bay University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at San Francisco Bay University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), San Francisco Bay University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at San Francisco Bay University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
33 enrolled students
Black or African American
24 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
8 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Francisco Bay University is 8.48% Asian, 6.17% Black or African American, 2.06% Hispanic or Latino, 1.29% White, 0.514% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.257% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 22 students (5.66%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 8 more women than men received degrees from San Francisco Bay University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at San Francisco Bay University is asian (2 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at San Francisco Bay University is Computer Science (77 degrees awarded), followed by Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (40 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at San Francisco Bay University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (80 degrees awarded), Business (40 degrees), and Engineering (0 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Francisco Bay University are Software developers (1,257,679 people), Other managers (1,131,074 people), Accountants & auditors (1,056,021 people), Financial managers (571,774 people), and Chief executives & legislators (549,916 people).

The most specialized majors at San Francisco Bay University in 2024 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (80 degrees awarded), Business (40 degrees), Engineering (0 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Francisco Bay University are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at San Francisco Bay University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (80 degrees awarded), Business (40 degrees), Engineering (0 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Francisco Bay University are Computer Systems Design (1,628,650 people), Construction (744,094 people), Elementary & secondary schools (723,145 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (623,088 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (611,589 people).

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 56 degrees were awarded to men at San Francisco Bay University, which is 0.875 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (64).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at San Francisco Bay University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 42 degrees were awarded to men at San Francisco Bay University in Computer Science, which is 1.11 times more than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 38 degrees were awarded to men at San Francisco Bay University in Computer Science, which is 0.905 times less than the 42 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 20% of students graduating from San Francisco Bay University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
2 degrees awarded
White
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Francisco Bay University is asian (2 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1 degrees).

6.67% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Asian Female
162 degrees awarded
Asian Male
155 degrees awarded
Asian Female
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Francisco Bay University is asian female (162 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (155 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, San Francisco Bay University had a total salary expenditure of 13.9M. San Francisco Bay University employs 3 No academic ranks, 2 Professors. Most academics at San Francisco Bay University are Female No academic rank (2), Male Professor (2), and Male No academic rank (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Francisco Bay University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 20 employees, Management, with 17 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.49M

2024 Salaries

26.7%

growth from 2023

In 2024, San Francisco Bay University paid a median of $5.49M in salaries, which represents 39.6% of their overall expenditure ($13.9M) and a 26.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.48% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 11.8% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$489k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, San Francisco Bay University paid a total of $489k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.91% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Francisco Bay University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees, Management with 17 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees.