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St. Bonaventure University campus

🇺🇸 USA · New York

St. Bonaventure University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
81.7%Cohort: 2023
Tuition per year
₹39,20,252Out-of-state
Students
2,012Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

About

St. Bonaventure University is a private Franciscan university in St. Bonaventure, New York, United States. The Western New York campus is home to 2,134 undergraduate and graduate students, with an additional 919 graduate students enrolled in online programs. The Franciscans established the university in 1858.
In athletics, the St. Bonaventure Bonnies play National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I sports in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Students and alumni often refer to the university as Bona's, derived from the school's name.

Admissions planning estimate

81.7% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 66.7%–96.7%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored rate agrees with IPEDS 2023 within rounding. Historical baseline; enrolled-student score bands and current applicant context still matter.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 81.5% (3,505/4,299; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

82 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Cohort: 2023. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 4,207
Offered a place 3,435
Enrolled 591

17.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1065-1290
4001600
ACT composite24-30
136

What a year costs

₹54,32,557 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹39,20,252
  • Housing₹14,37,159
  • Books & supplies₹75,146
Sticker price ₹54,32,557
After aid (average) ₹25,43,115

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹39,20,252
Out-of-state ₹39,20,252

Average aid awarded: ₹23,02,273 a year.

Outcomes and support

85.9%
Retention
66.7%
Graduation
69%
Get financial aid
19%
From out of state

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 77.1%
Hispanic 6.2%
Multiracial 3.9%
African American 3.8%
Asian 2.1%
Unknown 0.8%
Native American 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanitiesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Biologybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate81.65%
Total Applicants4207
Admitted Applicants3435
Enrolled Applicants591
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1065
SAT Composite 75th %1290
ACT Composite 25th %24
ACT Composite 75th %30

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹39,20,252
Out-of-State Tuition₹39,20,252
Average Housing Cost₹14,37,159
Books & Supplies₹75,146
Average Net Price₹25,43,115
Students Receiving Aid69%
Average Aid Awarded₹23,02,273
Out-of-State Students19%

Student Body Diversity

African American3.83%
Asian2.14%
Hispanic6.16%
White77.14%
Multiracial3.88%
Native American0.8%
Pacific Islander0.05%
International5.17%
Unknown Race0.84%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate66.73%
Retention Rate85.89%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates2012

Contact

Street Address3261 W State Rd
ZIP Code14778
Phone(716) 375-2400
Websitehttps://www.sbu.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/