St Bonaventure University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,623
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	78%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	71%

Located in Saint Bonaventure, New York, St. Bona is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that St. Bona is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

St Bonaventure University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, St. Bona emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at St. Bona is 73% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at St. Bona do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$37,640

Cost of attendance at St Bonaventure University in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$37,640

Cost of attendance at St Bonaventure University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at St Bonaventure University received on average $27,107 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,107

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	128	26%	$4,395	$562,524
Other Federal Grant	128	26%	$5,377	$688,269
State Grant/Scholarships	135	28%	$2,946	$397,756
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	475	98%	$25,049	$11,898,465
Total Grant & Scholarships	479	99%	$27,107	$12,984,490

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of St Bonaventure University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of St Bonaventure University students is 71.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 67.7%.

71.0%

asian 83.3% 15 students
African American 55.6% 15 students
white 73.9% 201 students
unknown 67.9% 19 students
hispanic 65.0% 13 students
International Students 45.4% 5 students
Mixed Race 64.3% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Atlantic 10 Conference
Basketball Atlantic 10 Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

St Bonaventure University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

St Bonaventure University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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