St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure, NY · Private
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St. Bonaventure University admitted 81.6% of applicants university-wide (3,435 of 4,207).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 81.6% | 3,435 | 4,207 |
| In-state | 70.0% | 980 | 1,400 |
| Out-of-state | 70.0% | 392 | 560 |
| International applicants | 70.0% | 28 | 40 |
| Men | 78.9% | 1,489 | 1,888 |
| Women | 84.1% | 1,941 | 2,309 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 3,435 admitted students, 590 enrolled (17.2% yield).
St. Bonaventure University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1065–1290
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 24–30
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
St. Bonaventure University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $62,035/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,735 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $20,300 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $62,035/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $15,651 |
| $30k–48k | $17,949 |
| $48k–75k | $24,097 |
| $75k–110k | $30,751 |
| Over $110k | $30,441 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $26,000 (Presidential)
- President's Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Clare Boothe Luce Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Departmental)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Franciscan Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Trustee)
- Bonaventure Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Bonaventure Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $26,000 (Presidential)
- President's Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Franciscan Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Trustee)
- Bonaventure Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
St. Bonaventure University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed Common Application or SBU Application
- High school transcripts translated into English
- One letter of recommendation
- Personal essay
- SAT and ACT test scores (optional)
- Confirmation deposit ($500 USD)
- F1 Transfer Form
- Health forms and vaccination records
- WES or equivalent evaluation of university coursework
International applicants
- Completed Common Application or SBU Application
- High school transcripts translated into English
- One letter of recommendation
- Personal essay
- SAT and ACT test scores (optional)
- Confirmation deposit ($500 USD)
- F1 Transfer Form
- Health forms and vaccination records
- WES or equivalent evaluation of university coursework
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
St. Bonaventure University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 1 college-specific supplement:
- Applicants to the <strong>Franciscan Health Care Professions Combined Degree Programs</strong> please write an essay titled "Applying to Medical School," which details your interest in working in the profession of medicine and why you are interested in starting that process at SBU and then continuing at your selected medical school.650 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $57,214
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 66.7%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 86%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,000
- At graduation
St. Bonaventure University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #311
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
St. Bonaventure University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (35%), Social sciences (6%), Psychology (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 14:1 · 49% of class sections have under 20 students.
St. Bonaventure University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.