About St Bonaventure University

Founded in 1858, St Bonaventure University. is a Private college. Located in New York, which is a city setting in New York, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,652 full time undergraduate students, and 388 full time graduate students.

The St Bonaventure University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 127 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at St Bonaventure University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate65%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range930-1163
ACT Range20-27

Admissions at SBU are considered Selective, with ,23% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 15 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

74% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 45% were in the top quarter, and 20% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at St Bonaventure University.

18%
“We”re apathetic”
18%
“We know about current events and vote”
64%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
17%
“Sometimes, but not often”
83%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
18%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
82%
“I feel extremely safe”
10%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
90%
“We live for the big game”
27%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
45%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
27%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
18%
“Available in class”
36%
“They keep regular office hours”
45%
“They”re always available”
91%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
9%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
9%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
55%
“We only party on weekends”
36%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
58%
“There might be people who do”
25%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
17%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
18%
“We”re apathetic”
18%
“We know about current events and vote”
64%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
17%
“Sometimes, but not often”
83%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
18%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
82%
“I feel extremely safe”
10%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
90%
“We live for the big game”
27%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
45%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
27%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
18%
“Available in class”
36%
“They keep regular office hours”
45%
“They”re always available”
91%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
9%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
9%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
55%
“We only party on weekends”
36%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
58%
“There might be people who do”
25%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
17%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

St Bonaventure University REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    60 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    37 Students rated off-campus housing 3.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    62 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    62 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    62 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 74 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    62 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    63 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    62 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of St Bonaventure University?

14 Students rated St Bonaventure University

sal

Bonaventure feels like an old sweater. The campus is lovely, sprawling set on a river in a wonderful valley. There are three new and very substantial buildings, the student sports center, the art & theater complex and the business facility. All completely state of the art. The dining hall has been renovated and there is a lovely cafe with snuggly chairs and a fireplace. I just love it. We have so much school spirit and both our teams had record seasons and were nationally ranked. There is great ski area 20 mins away and I went every Friday. The alumni flood the campus during events and students like talking to us. I loved every minute of being there.

sal

Best years of my life. I went on to a top 25 graduate school from Bonaventure well prepared academically and socially. Bonaventure is beautiful place with great kids and great school spirit. My younger son is very close to committing. He loved the visit. Parents put Bonnies on your list.

Eileen

A great university with AMAZING programs. They have a variety of programs. The education program is by far the best in NYS. They also have a Physical Education program which is only offered at a few colleges in NYS. The professors are available all the time with an open door policy. If you ski or snow board - holiday valley has amazing powder. You will know everyone on campus. Small class sizes. If St. Bonaventure has your major- I suggest checking it out because the cost of the school is lower than a SUNY or CUNY School, if you are a decent student. Another bonus is that students stay on or around campus on weekends. Not a commuter school. Although there are a few kids that are local. I'm a parent of an Alumnus and I have a current child there. It was the best decision our family made. My daughter is in her second year of medical school through an amazing combined medical program with GW Medical school, and my son is a math major with secondary education as a minor. He has already had exposure to the education system. The professors are amazing.

SS

My son is an incoming Freshman. We just returned from an incredible orientation. They were so comprehensive and caring. We had more time to see the campus and it is outstanding, Large, green, sprawling with excellent facilities. Impeccably clean housing and even has a lovely 9 hole golf course right on campus. Just wonderful. The other parents we spoke to were equally impressed with the quality of the event.

St Bonaventure University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at St Bonaventure University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for St Bonaventure University is 65%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    "You are about to embark on an exciting new adventure," I whispered to myself. "Don't be afraid, just dive right in! It is up to YOU to create your college experience. Don't let your fear hold you back because this is your time to shine! Create the person that you have always dreamed of becoming. It is a time of change, a time of growth. Soak it all in! Don't confine your college education to a classroom. Reach out to the community, engage in an activity you have not tried before, and never turn down the opportunity to meet someone new." "The bumps will come. They always do, but don't let them slow you down. With determination and a dream all signs point to a bright future ahead..." "By the way, living away from home will be worth the initial pain of separation, you might look into learning to play ping-pong, and laundry really isn't that difficult (you will actually come to enjoy it)." "I'll see you in the future!"

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  3. What's unique about your campus?

    Everyone is really friendly for the most part and it is a close knit community. I like the personal attention that you get from professors if you are having a problem with something in the class. Most professors are more than willing to put time aside to help you. All the students are friendly and their are no Fraternaties or Sororities to get you distracted from school work. It is a great school other than the price to come get education here.

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  4. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Small School! The basketball games are intense and fun to attend, and you get to know almost everyone on campus just like in a little town.

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    You can get a lot of connections easily here, and great school spirit through the athletic program. Lots of good people and there are 2 kinds of professors here. Great ones, ones that you can't believe how nice and effective they are and at the same time care about you and your grades. And teachers that don't care what so ever and won't even e-mail you back when you try to contact them.

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    Funny enthusiastic welcoming.

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Cold winters.

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  8. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about my school is all the red tape and people that need to approve simple things. It seems that there is almost too much regulations that are needed to be followed and it is a hastle to get anything done. Either that or people don't feel like they can make decisions so they pass it on to someone else who may or may not know whether it is a good idea for them to approve of it.

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  9. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    How great the people are and how much fun it is.

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  10. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing is probably the seating in the dinning hall. It gets pretty cramped during rush hour lunch and we should expand the seating area in the Hickey dinning hall.

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The kind of person that shouldnt attent this school is a person that is looking for big classrooms and no individual attention. Also anyone who is not financially stable because it is very expensive to go here because it is a private university. It is a small campus and I know almost everyone on the campus. So if you are looking to meet someone new every single day this might not be the university for you.

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  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Well, I myself am still getting used to and becoming familiar with my school, but from what I have heard others say, there are many things that our school is well-known for. I hear from some that we are well known for our basketball team, others say it is our degree programs and standards, others say it is our community behavior towards one another and the spirituality we share - and our ability to share that attitude and spirituality with others! This would have to be the most common one I have heard people say. We are like family!

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  13. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The type of person that wants to excell and feel like they belong at their school. This is the Bona family and we take care of our family. Some one that wants to be respected and apart of something bigger than themselves they should come to Bonas.

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Student Body

Students

50%

female

50%

male

1,652

Total Undergrad Enrollment

388

Total Grad Students

30%

Out-Of-State

67%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

64

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

68%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
% Black or African-American
6%
% Hispanic/Latino
7%
% White or Caucasian
69%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending St Bonaventure University receive some sort of financial aid. 32% were awarded federal grants. While 71% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$32,331

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$800

Books and Supplies

$11,473

Room and Board

44,604

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$15,986
$30 - $48K
$18,415
$48 - $75K
$22,629
$75 - $110K
$25,097
$110K & UP
$27,917

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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