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St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure,
NY
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate81%
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About Bonas
St. Bonaventure University is a small, private, liberal arts college located in Western New York. Founded in 1858, we are one of the oldest Franciscan schools. To this day our university pursues academic excellence through personalized attention that reflects the Franciscan tradition of valuing human relationships. With 2,000 students on campus we are also one of the smallest Division I schools in the country. We offer undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, education, and journalism and mass communication. At St. Bonaventure we are a community that nurtures compassion, seeks wisdom, and builds integrity. We hope you're interested in becoming a Bonnie!
St. Bonaventure University is a private, religious university in the town of St. Bonaventure, New York. Bonas was founded in 1858. The college enrolls around 2,624 students per year, including 1,883 undergraduate students.
Bonas Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Bonas. In 2022, Bonas accepted 81% of applicants. In 2022, 3,774 students applied to Bonas and 3,061 were admitted.
| St. Bonaventure University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 81% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
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St. Bonaventure University is located in St. Bonaventure, New York,.
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College Info
Bonas Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jul 30
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Bonas is Jul 30.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Bonas is Aug 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Bonas SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1070 - 1220
Math SAT Range
530 - 610
Reading SAT Range
520 - 610
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1220 and Above
Good
1070 to 1220
Avg
1070 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Bonas students is 1170. Applicants with SAT scores of 1220 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Bonas, while applicants with SAT scores between 1070 to 1220 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1070 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Bonas.
Bonas Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$55,150
In State$55,150
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$38,950
$38,950
Fees
$1,200
$1,200
Housing
$15,000
$15,000
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Bonas is like? There are approximately 2,624 students enrolled at Bonas, including 1,883 undergraduate students and 741 graduate students. 94% percent of students attend school full-time, 77% percent are from NY and 23% percent of students are from other states.
94%
Full Time5%
Part Time77%
In State23%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,624
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
81%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jul 30
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