About
San Francisco Bay University, formerly Northwestern Polytechnic University, is a private, nonprofit university in Fremont, California, United States. Founded in 1984, the university awards bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science, engineering, technology and management programs.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Applied
853
853 candidates competed
Admitted
817
95.8% acceptance rate
Enrolled
46
5.6% yield
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
WASC Senior College and University Commission
Accredited since 2020Next review Jun 2026
PreaccreditedInstitutional accreditor
WASC Senior College and University Commission
Accredited since 2019Next review Jun 2026
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
Accredited since 1998Next review Dec 2022
Programmatic accreditations · 1
Action history · 9
- Jun 2024Institution ClosedCommission on English Language Program Accreditation · English Language
- Nov 2023Grant Substantive Change: ProgramWASC Senior College and University Commission
- Feb 2022Grant Substantive Change: ProgramWASC Senior College and University Commission
- Jan 2022Grant Substantive Change: ProgramWASC Senior College and University Commission
- Feb 2021Grant Substantive Change: ProgramWASC Senior College and University Commission
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by income not reported.
Federal loans
0.0%
In-state tuition
$8,830
Out-of-state
$8,830
Academic programs at San Francisco Bay
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs7
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
244 total completions
01Computer Sciences
13856.6%
01Computer Sciences
13856.6%
02Business
9840.2%
02Business
9840.2%
03Engineering
72.9%
03Engineering
72.9%
04Multi/Interdisciplinary
10.4%
04Multi/Interdisciplinary
10.4%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
389
12-mo unduplicated
611
Undergraduate
189
Graduate
422
Gender split
Men
52%318
Women
48%293
Race / ethnicity composition
Non-resident
69.8%
Unknown
11.1%
Asian
6.3%
Hispanic
4.8%
White
3.2%
Black
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.8%
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
10.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
5
San Francisco Bay vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions San Francisco Bay selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectSan Francisco Bay University | Not reported | 95.8% | 389 | No federal aid | — |
| Not reported | 100.0% | 29 | No federal aid | — | |
| — | Open admission | 30 | No federal aid | Community College | |
| No freshman cohort | Open admission | 156 | No federal aid | — | |
| 2% | 54.5% | — | $12,197 | Baccalaureate | |
| 35% | 78.9% | 200 | No federal aid | — | |
| Too new | Open admission | 57 | Not reported | — | |
| Grad-only | Grad-only | 145 | Grad-only | — | |
| Grad-only | Grad-only | 12 | Grad-only | — | |
| Not reported | 100.0% | 65 | $18,832 | Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions | |
| Grad-only | Grad-only | 65 | Grad-only | — | |
| Grad-only | Grad-only | 110 | Grad-only | — | |
| Grad-only | 75.0% | 84 | $34,320 | — | |
| — | 78.8% | 96 | $42,908 | — | |
| Too new | 99.0% | 34 | No federal aid | — | |
| — | Open admission | 136 | No federal aid | Community College | |
| No freshman cohort | 100.0% | 196 | No federal aid | — | |
| Grad-only | Grad-only | — | Grad-only | — | |
| Grad-only | Grad-only | 128 | Grad-only | — | |
| Grad-only | Grad-only | 52 | Grad-only | — | |
| 6% | Open admission | 95 | $9,229 | — | |
| Not reported | Open admission | 187 | $22,593 | — | |
| 0% | Open admission | 983 | $21,580 | — | |
| 33% | Open admission | 137 | $33,234 | — | |
| 0% | Open admission | 65 | No federal aid | — | |
| Peer group median | 4% | 95.8% | 96 | $22,087 |
Institutions like San Francisco Bay
Explore the federal data for institutions in San Francisco Bay's comparison group.
- Illinois
American Islamic College
Grad rateNot reportedAdmit rate100.0%Enrollment29Net priceNo federal aidView data - Community CollegeNew Jersey
Assumption College for Sisters
Grad rate—Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment30Net priceNo federal aidView data - Ohio
Athenaeum of Ohio
Grad rateNo freshman cohortAdmit rateOpen admissionEnrollment156Net priceNo federal aidView data - BaccalaureateOklahoma
Bacone College
Grad rate2%Admit rate54.5%Enrollment—Net price$12,197View data - Minnesota
Bethlehem College & Seminary
Grad rate35%Admit rate78.9%Enrollment200Net priceNo federal aidView data - Georgia
College of Athens
Grad rateToo newAdmit rateOpen admissionEnrollment57Net priceNot reportedView data - California
Daybreak University
Grad rateGrad-onlyAdmit rateGrad-onlyEnrollment145Net priceGrad-onlyView data - New York
Elmezzi Graduate School of Molecular Medicine
Grad rateGrad-onlyAdmit rateGrad-onlyEnrollment12Net priceGrad-onlyView data - Special Focus Two-Year: Health ProfessionsNew York
Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Grad rateNot reportedAdmit rate100.0%Enrollment65Net price$18,832View data - California
Institute of Buddhist Studies
Grad rateGrad-onlyAdmit rateGrad-onlyEnrollment65Net priceGrad-onlyView data - Pennsylvania
International Institute for Restorative Practices
Grad rateGrad-onlyAdmit rateGrad-onlyEnrollment110Net priceGrad-onlyView data - Missouri
Kenrick Glennon Seminary
Grad rateGrad-onlyAdmit rate75.0%Enrollment84Net price$34,320View data - New York
New York College of Health Professions
Grad rate—Admit rate78.8%Enrollment96Net price$42,908View data - District of Columbia
NewU University
Grad rateToo newAdmit rate99.0%Enrollment34Net priceNo federal aidView data - Community CollegePennsylvania
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College
Grad rate—Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment136Net priceNo federal aidView data - Arizona
Pathways College
Grad rateNo freshman cohortAdmit rate100.0%Enrollment196Net priceNo federal aidView data - Massachusetts
Pope St John XXIII National Seminary
Grad rateGrad-onlyAdmit rateGrad-onlyEnrollment—Net priceGrad-onlyView data - Wisconsin
Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology
Grad rateGrad-onlyAdmit rateGrad-onlyEnrollment128Net priceGrad-onlyView data - California
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
Grad rateGrad-onlyAdmit rateGrad-onlyEnrollment52Net priceGrad-onlyView data - Alabama
Selma University
Grad rate6%Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment95Net price$9,229View data - Delaware
Strayer University-Delaware
Grad rateNot reportedAdmit rateOpen admissionEnrollment187Net price$22,593View data - Mississippi
Strayer University-Mississippi
Grad rate0%Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment983Net price$21,580View data - Florida
United International College
Grad rate33%Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment137Net price$33,234View data - Florida
URBE University
Grad rate0%Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment65Net priceNo federal aidView data
San Francisco Bay Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Office of Institutional Research
Reports to Learning & Teaching
Phone
510-803-7328
Address
161 Mission Falls Lane, Fremont, CA 94539
The mission of Institutional Research (IR) is to support evidence-based decision-making at SFBU by delivering integrated analysis, actionable insights, and high-quality research.
Visit IR office pageReports & documents (4)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookFact Books2023The San Francisco Bay University Fact Book is a compilation of university information and statistics about students and programs for the academic years 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025. It covers key data areas such as Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation for both undergraduate and graduate students. The data is organized by domestic and international status, as well as by degree program. The Fact Book aims to provide timely and consistent data for institutional research purposes.sfbu.edu
- GlossarySan Francisco Bay University Glossary of TermsThe glossary of terms represents San Francisco Bay University's unique approach to redefining education through innovative concepts like 'Productive Optimism,' 'Agility Praxis Pathway,' and 'Transdisciplinary Education.' Each term outlined in the glossary describes the institution's commitment to holistic educational methods that focus on individual empowerment, collective success, and societal progress, supported by a robust framework of student-centered services and integration with Silicon Valley dynamics.sfbu.edu
- Strategic planStrategic Plan2026San Francisco Bay University is committed to providing inclusive and innovative education for lifelong success. Its strategic plan for 2024-2030 focuses on making education affordable and accessible while transforming curriculums and advancing communities. By disrupting the traditional education model, SFBU aims to revolutionize student experiences and prepare graduates for industry challenges.sfbu.edu
Frequently asked questions about San Francisco Bay University
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about San Francisco Bay.
What is the acceptance rate at San Francisco Bay University?
San Francisco Bay University's acceptance rate is 95.8% (817 admitted from 853 applicants), based on the latest IPEDS.
What is the graduation rate at San Francisco Bay University?
San Francisco Bay University does not have a reported federal graduation rate. Graduation-rate data was not reported in the latest federal IPEDS collection.
How many students attend San Francisco Bay University?
San Francisco Bay University reports a total enrollment of 389 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at San Francisco Bay University?
San Francisco Bay University does not have a reported average net price. This institution does not participate in federal (Title IV) student aid, so no federal net price is calculated.
What is the yield rate at San Francisco Bay University?
San Francisco Bay University's yield rate is 5.6%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.
Where is San Francisco Bay University located?
San Francisco Bay University is located in Fremont, California 94539.
Who runs Institutional Research at San Francisco Bay University?
San Francisco Bay University's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Research, which reports to Learning & Teaching.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →
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