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We see the determination of each and every student to achieve a better future. At San Francisco Bay University, we’re a community of dreamers, doers, and learners from all over the world, always striving to serve the common good in our fields and communities. We are committed to a relentlessly student-centric learning experience that challenges the common barriers to a college education. We enable access to an education experience that empowers our students – who are bold, hardworking, and passionate about creating change. Our professors don’t just teach – they’ve lived what they teach, bringing real-world experience into every classroom.
Because at SFBU, you’re not just a degree seeker. You’re gaining a global perspective –as innovators, leaders, and practitioners building meaningful connections – preparing for a future that’s uniquely yours.
Redefining teaching and learning for good.
Our Numbers
- 20: Maximum Class Size
- 94% Of Students Receive Scholarships or Grants
- $10,000 Each Startup Scholar Awarded for Passion Project
- 15+ Community Partnerships with Student-Empowering Organizations including College Track, Building Thinkers, Latino Education Advancement Foundation, Cristo Rey, Alma.AI Learning, Junior Achievement of Northern California, and more!
- Eight degree programs in high-demand sectors in business, technology and engineering programs.
- 70% of our graduates landed jobs with top companies across tech, finance, manufacturing and retail giants such as Google, Meta, Tesla, and Amazon.
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Our Mission
San Francisco Bay University provides diverse learners with inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education for lifelong personal and professional success.
Our Vision
San Francisco Bay University will set the standard as a national and international model of engaged and transformative higher education in service of the common good.
Our Values
FEARLESS ADVOCACY
Foundational commitment to access, affordability, and inclusion for all students so every student is able to live and learn unobstructed by the common barriers to education.
TRANSFORMATIVE COMMUNITY
High-impact faculty and student support forge meaningful relationships so every student is at liberty to live, learn, and grow in a community designed to guide their success.
HOLISTIC SUPPORT
Fosters growth and success at every level through personalized academic coaching and wellness resources for mental, emotional, and spiritual needs.
VISIONARY LEARNING
Innovative and relevant curricula is designed to prepare students cognitively, emotionally, interpersonally, and ethically for post-college life.
PURPOSEFUL EDUCATION
Unmatched industry alignment and cultural relevance in Silicon Valley personally and professionally prepares students to thrive at the intersection of technology and creativity.
Why San Francisco Bay University?
You are our why, and we have purposely designed our learning experience to guide your success. We give you the best start we can in your education with wide access to admission and scholarship consideration for every SFBU applicant. We empower you to build the competencies, skills and support network you need to lead and serve the common good without financial burden. We give you resources to support your academic, financial, emotional, and professional needs and endeavors, such as our peer mentorship program when you begin your journey with SFBU including internships and career services. We offer leading-edge development of our faculty through The Center for Empowerment and Pedagogical Innovation (CEPI) to give you a more engaging learning experience that grounds you solidly in concept and practice and positions you for meaningful real-world impact.
