St Bonaventure University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2284 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #647 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #590 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #57 of 221 | In New York State |
| #1389 of 2,908 | For Classics and Ancient History |
| Top50% | For 15 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 2,042
- Graduates
- 710
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.sbu.edu
St Bonaventure University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
St Bonaventure University has an acceptance rate of 82% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 79% | 84% |
| Applicants | 4,207 | 1,888 | 2,309 |
| Admissions | 3,435 | 1,489 | 1,941 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 590 | 264 | 326 |
400 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
553 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
111 or 19%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1065
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in St Bonaventure University are 1065-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
14 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in St Bonaventure University are 24-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2096 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 181 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 131 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 118 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 104 (4%) |
| Asian | 72 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 32 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend St Bonaventure University is $27,373 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,651 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,949 |
| $48-75K | $24,097 |
| $75-110K | $30,751 |
| $110K+ | $30,441 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,500 | $15,185 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,500 | $15,185 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,500 | $15,185 |
| Fee in-district | $1,235 | $902 |
| Fee in-state | $1,235 | $902 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,235 | $902 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,715 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,450 |
| Room charge | $7,950 |
| Meal charge | $7,500 |
St Bonaventure University majors
St Bonaventure University has granted 395 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs and 341 master's across 17 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at St Bonaventure University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 114 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 27 | 61 |
| Accounting | 30 | 20 |
| Finance, General | 41 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 39 | |
| Physician Assistant | 33 | |
| Sports Communication | 13 | 20 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 21 | 7 |
| Psychology, General | 27 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 24 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 15 | 7 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | 14 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 13 | 4 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 15 | |
| Journalism | 6 | 8 |
| Criminology | 13 | |
| Business Analytics | 11 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 8 | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 11 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 11 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | |
| Child Development | 10 | |
| Public Health, General | 10 | |
| Human Biology | 8 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | |
| Communication, General | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |
| Neuroscience | 5 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | |
| Environmental Studies | 4 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |
| Nursing Education | 4 | |
| Philosophy | 4 | |
| Biochemistry | 3 | |
| Broadcast Journalism | 3 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 2 | |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 2 | |
| Sociology, General | 2 | |
| Economics, General | 1 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 395 | 341 |
St Bonaventure University has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 28% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 65% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
St Bonaventure University has published 2,735 scientific papers with 27,384 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Sociology, Biology, Psychology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 21 | 170 |
| 1994 | 15 | 151 |
| 1995 | 14 | 139 |
| 1996 | 11 | 165 |
| 1997 | 10 | 124 |
| 1998 | 15 | 130 |
| 1999 | 26 | 152 |
| 2000 | 30 | 135 |
| 2001 | 54 | 201 |
| 2002 | 50 | 243 |
| 2003 | 50 | 249 |
| 2004 | 44 | 261 |
| 2005 | 41 | 356 |
| 2006 | 48 | 434 |
| 2007 | 51 | 426 |
| 2008 | 45 | 481 |
| 2009 | 45 | 538 |
| 2010 | 79 | 559 |
| 2011 | 114 | 636 |
| 2012 | 101 | 861 |
| 2013 | 96 | 842 |
| 2014 | 105 | 923 |
| 2015 | 110 | 975 |
| 2016 | 129 | 1054 |
| 2017 | 118 | 1164 |
| 2018 | 129 | 1295 |
| 2019 | 128 | 1602 |
| 2020 | 149 | 1757 |
| 2021 | 159 | 1803 |
| 2022 | 125 | 1922 |
| 2023 | 109 | 2219 |
| 2024 | 93 | 2089 |
| 2025 | 53 | 1794 |
St Bonaventure University alumni
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Chuck Daly
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
Charles Jerome Daly was an American basketball head coach. He led the Detroit Pistons to two consecutive National Basketball Association (NBA) championships in 1989 and 1990—during the team's "Bad Boys" era—and the 1992 United States men's Olympic basketball team ("The Dream Team") to the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
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Neil Cavuto
- Enrolled in St Bonaventure University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- journalisttelevision presenter
- Biography
-
Neil Patrick Cavuto is an American television news anchor, executive, commentator, and business journalist. He was the host of Your World with Neil Cavuto and Cavuto Live, both on Fox News, and Cavuto: Coast to Coast on sister channel Fox Business Network until he left the network on December 19, 2024.
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Mychal Judge
- Occupations
- Catholic priestchaplain
- Biography
-
Mychal Fallon Judge, OFM, was an American Franciscan friar and Catholic priest who served as a chaplain to the New York City Fire Department. While serving in that capacity, he was killed, becoming the first certified fatality of the September 11 attacks.
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Danica Roem
- Occupations
- journalistpolitician
- Biography
-
Danica Anthony Roem is an American journalist and politician who has served in the Virginia Senate since 2024. A Democrat, she represents the 30th district covering part of Prince William County including the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. She previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates representing the 13th district from 2018-2024.
General info
| Alternative names | Bonas St. Bona SBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1858 |
| Motto | Becoming Extraordinary |
| Colors | brown, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Summer Sessions (May-June; July-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 550 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3261 W. State Road Saint Bonaventure, New York, 14778-9800 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 7163752000 |