“Private nonprofit university in Fremont, CA (now San Francisco Bay University) offering STEM and business degrees.”
San Francisco Bay University, formerly Northwestern Polytechnic University, is a private nonprofit university in Fremont, California, founded in 1984 by Ramsey Carter and Barbara Brown. It awards bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science, engineering, technology, and management.
International Students
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
What's inside
OPT → H-1B conversion rates by nationality (FOIA-sourced)
Top H-1B alumni employers and median sponsored wage
Need-blind / meets-full-need policies for international applicants
ISSO contact, I-20 processing times, and SEVP certification
International-only scholarships and CSS Profile rules
English proficiency requirements (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE)
Rankings
Admissions
Admissions Insights
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
What's inside
ED, EA, and RD acceptance rates with applied/admitted counts
Acceptance rate broken down by country of origin
Application portal and admissions snapshot narrative
Letters of recommendation, supplemental essay, interview policies
Requirements notes and academic prerequisites
Direct admissions contact email and phone
Cost & Financial Aid
Tuition
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$8,830
/yr
Cost & Aid Intelligence
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
What's inside
Named scholarships with eligibility and value (incl. international-only awards)
Need-aware vs. need-blind policy for international applicants
Financial aid notes and methodology
Mandatory health insurance cost and plan name
Net-cost estimate for your family income bracket
Campus Life
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
What's inside
Clubs and societies count, named sports, traditions list
Housing notes (beyond the freshman-housing-required flag)
Academic culture and student-life highlights
City integration and off-campus context
Academics & Programs
Computer Science and Engineering
BSCSMSCSMSEE
Business Administration
BSBAMBA
Highlighted Programs
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor
Undergraduate computer science degree preparing graduates for Silicon Valley tech roles.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor
Undergraduate business program focused on technology-industry management.
Career Outlook
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
What's inside
Top industries hiring graduates
Graduate-school continuation rate
Career narrative and qualitative outcomes
Cost
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $8,830
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
