St Bonaventure University
St. Bona/Bonas
Saint Bonaventure, New York 14778-9800
Campus Vibe
Known for business
St Bonaventure University is a private institution in Saint Bonaventure with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1181, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,214 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,151.
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News & Alerts
St Bonaventure University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1181
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
7.9%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (63)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
- •81% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bonnies
History & Fun Facts
- •History The college was founded by Utica, New York, financier Nicholas Devereux, one of the first to gain land grants in newly surveyed Cattaraugus County from the Holland Land Company.
- •Devereux founded the town of Allegany on the grant, hoping to build a new city.
- •The two invited the Franciscan order to Western New York, and a small group under Pamfilo da Magliano arrived in 1855.
- •Bonaventure's College was granted university status by New York State in 1950.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average