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St Bonaventure University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Saint Bonaventure, NY
5.0 1 review

#49 Best Private Colleges in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,752

Location Saint Bonaventure, New York
Website sbu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

St. Bonaventure University, located in western New York's Allegany region approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, is a private Franciscan institution established in 1858. The 500-acre campus sits in a rural setting along the Allegheny River, featuring both historic and modern buildings that reflect its Catholic heritage. The university offers undergraduate programs across four schools, with notable strengths in journalism, business, and education, while maintaining selective admission standards. The Division I athletic program competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference, with men's basketball historically serving as a cornerstone of the athletic department. First-year students are required to live on campus in one of the university's residence halls, contributing to a residential academic community that reflects the school's Franciscan values.

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Ratings

St. Bona is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1065/1290
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 24/30
GPA 3.48

Acceptance Rate

81.6%

Applications Due Jul 30, 2027
Enrollment Rate 17.2%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$41,735

Costs for St Bonaventure University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$41,735
Books and Supplies		$800
Other Fees		$1,235
Room and Board		$15,300
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,400
Total One Year Cost		$60,470

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$48,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

63% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at St Bonaventure University are Business, Communication, and Education. 29% of students major in Business, 15% in Communication, and 13% in Education.