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St. Bonaventure University

  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Saint Bonaventure, NY
  • 421 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      A-
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      B
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    About St. Bonaventure University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Atlantic 10 Conference
    Address
    3261 W. State Road
    Saint Bonaventure, NY 14778
    Website
    sbu.edu
    From St. Bonaventure University

    What kind of difference do you want to make in the world? At St. Bonaventure University, we care about your answer to that question. We want to match your passions with those of our faculty, who make a difference in the lives of our students through extraordinarily engaging and world-relevant academic programs.

    We offer programs that matter – 95% of our graduates are employed or move on to graduate school within six months of graduation. Take a moment to examine what we offer and discover your own path to academic and personal success. Choosing St. Bonaventure University is your first step toward acquiring an extraordinary education.

    St. Bonaventure University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    71%
    SAT Range
    1020-1220
    ACT Range
    21-27
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

    Cost

    Net Price
    $22,409/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $23,466/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    83%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.30 responses
    61%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.31 responses
    63%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.32 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Journalism
      49 Graduates
    • Accounting
      46 Graduates
    • Marketing
      38 Graduates
    • Biology
      35 Graduates
    • Finance
      32 Graduates
    • Business
      28 Graduates
    • Psychology
      28 Graduates
    • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
      23 Graduates
    • Sociology
      22 Graduates
    • Sport and Fitness Management
      22 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,586Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    36
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    28%
    Varsity Athletes
    18%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 19 responses
    Report
    • Chill
      32%
    • Students like the high level of school spirit.
      32%
    • Extraordinary
      21%
    • Uptight
      11%
    • Drug Addicted Drunk
      5%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    99%
    Poll
    84%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.25 responses
    Poll
    68%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.38 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 21 responses
    Report
    • Great Thing, Small Package
      38%
    • Small
      24%
    • Challenging
      19%
    • Home away from home.
      10%
    • Home away from home
      5%
    • There's a hole in the world like a great black pit
      5%

      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $47,700/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      69%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      96%
      National
      83%
      80%
      of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.20 responses
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      St. Bonaventure University Reviews

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      I loved the friendly and welcoming environment at st. Bonaventure. There is a clear comradery between all the students and alumni. I've never felt unsafe during the time I spent there and I would highly recommend checking it out! the attention and help you will receive far surpasses that of any other school I've seen. The teachers are extremely invested in each and every student and the students are always trying to help one another. It's a D1 school so sports games are a must and the athletic facilities are outstanding. The campus is small but has a very beautiful view and well kept look, not at all institutional like many other schools which I have visited. Their ability to meet students need as far as tuition is out of this world especially for a private school. I hope this Helps anyone who's looking here. Bonnas is definitely worth your time!
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      I am a freshman at St. Bonaventure and have already fallen in love with the school in my short time here. The atmosphere provides a strong sense of community and the students are generally very kind to one another. The sporting events, especially basketball games, are what makes the school so great. Bonaventure fans are definitely one of a kind! Great party scene too!
      St. Bonaventure University is a decent university. Depending on what major you choose you will either be in debt or make a good living. I am enjoying my time here but things are changing.

      Social Life- Social life is what you make of it. Parties do get shut down and the local law enforcement is taking extreme measures at trying to prevent gatherings of people off-campus. Including extreme fines and tickets. People still go out though because the weekends are their time off.

      Sports- Sports games are usually well attended, Basketball is probably the best time of the year and the time where kids show their true school spirit.

      Student Body - Students first, and everything else second. Execpet basketball season. Most people are nice, very sociable, like having fun.

      Academics- Some teachers are amazing, while others just try to push liberal ideas to you.