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St. Bonaventure University

  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • St. Bonaventure, NY
  • 450 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      A-
    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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    3261 W. State Road
    St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
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    About St. Bonaventure...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Atlantic 10 Conference
    From St. Bonaventure University

    Shaped by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity and lauded for its value — we're No. 2 in New York and No. 3 in the North, says U.S. News & World Report — Bona's is a transformative community committed to academic excellence and civic engagement.

    St. Bonaventure University offers all the opportunities of a large school, while maintaining the personal feel of a small college. No matter what your academic interest, the degree you seek, or whether you're a first-year student, transfer student or military veteran, you'll find a home at St. Bonaventure. Come for a visit. You're welcome any time.

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    St. Bonaventure University Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    73%
    SAT Range
    1030-1240
    ACT Range
    19-26
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $23,445/ 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
    $25,532/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
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    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
    63%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.32 responses
    64%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.33 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Accounting
      40 Graduates
    • Finance
      31 Graduates
    • Sport and Fitness Management
      30 Graduates
    • Biology
      29 Graduates
    • Business
      29 Graduates
    • Marketing
      28 Graduates
    • Psychology
      27 Graduates
    • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
      26 Graduates
    • Special Education and Teaching
      25 Graduates
    • Journalism
      24 Graduates
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    Broadcast Journalism

    The Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism prepares you for communication careers in a variety of video and audio media fields. We prepare you for entry into the broadcast journalism arena with exciting and relevant courses, such as Producing Broadcast News, Documentary, Mobile Journalism, and On-Air Announcing.

    Online

    Online Programs Offered
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      13%
    • On Campus
      87%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,724Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    90
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    27%
    Varsity Athletes
    20%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 20 responses
    • Chill
      30%
    • Students like the high level of school spirit.
      30%
    • Extraordinary
      20%
    • Uptight
      10%
    • Drug Addicted Drunk
      5%
    • Outgoing
      5%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    97%
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    Poll
    85%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.26 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.39 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 22 responses
    • Great Thing, Small Package
      36%
    • Small
      23%
    • Challenging
      18%
    • Home away from home.
      9%
    • Home away from home
      5%
    • There's a hole in the world like a great black pit
      5%
    • Underrated
      5%
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      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $47,700/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      74%
      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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      At first, I was a bit skeptical about the school considering the distance away from my hometown, but I truly fell in love with the university through my four years. The University is really good academically and I felt like I got a good value for my education. The campus is beautiful in both the fall and the winter. Weekend life is really fun if you like to party as there are bars and houses off campus. Basketball games are the best and the Reilly Center is always jumping. Alumni base is really strong. The school could work on diversity which is what a lot of rural schools struggle with and the dining food is just okay at best.
      Community and lifelong friendships. Just a few words I use to describe my years at Bonas. I made amazing friends there and still keep in touch with them daily years later. It's a small school in the middle of nowhere, the closest metro areas are Buffalo and Rochester, so if you're coming from a large city this is something to keep in mind. A few of my peers from NYC had a tough time adjusting to this and eventually left or transferred out. Academics are average, not much different than what you would receive at a good community college. Although I greatly enjoyed my 4 years there and received a great scholarship package, I would not recommend taking out loans to finance your way through this college especially if your major is teaching, etc- you can receive the same education at a SUNY college. There is also no Greek life or football. That said, basketball games were always fun and they are doing really well now (they weren't in 2003-2007 when I went there).
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