St Bonaventure University is a private research university in Saint Bonaventure, New York, enrolling about 2,012 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 81.65% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $57,214 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $41,735
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $27,074 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 81.65% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,012 99.6% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 66.73%
  • Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
  • First-Generation Students: 18.6%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 5.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 65.8%
  • Average SAT Score: 1197
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,099
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 4,299
  • Room & Board: $15,300 annual estimate

St Bonaventure University: what the data shows

Common questions about St Bonaventure University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is St Bonaventure University?

St Bonaventure University is located in Saint Bonaventure, NY (ZIP 14778-9800).

NCES locale classification: Town remote.

Is St Bonaventure University public or private?

St Bonaventure University is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does St Bonaventure University cost?

Published tuition: $41,735.

Average net price after aid: $27,074.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$15,651
$30,001–$48,000$17,949
$48,001–$75,000$24,097
$75,001–$110,000$30,751
$110,001+$30,441

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $166,940.

How hard is it to get into St Bonaventure University?

Admission rate: 81.65%.

Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1197 and midpoint ACT 24.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is St Bonaventure University?

Total enrollment: 2,012 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 2,099 students.

Graduate enrollment: 710 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at St Bonaventure University?

150%-time completion rate: 66.73%.

First-year retention: 85.9%.

What do graduates of St Bonaventure University earn?

Median earnings: $48,559 six years after entry; $57,214 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,000.

26.75% of students receive Pell grants.

What is St Bonaventure University known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is St Bonaventure University a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 81.65%; completion rate 66.73%; median earnings $57,214 at 10 years; net price $27,074. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$41,735
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at St Bonaventure University was $41,735.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$27,074
2024 Value

In 2024 St Bonaventure University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,074.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$108,296 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$27,074 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$166,940 4-Year Tuition

$15,300 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$57,835 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$231,340 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for St Bonaventure University.

Financial Aid by Income Level

26.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

93.26% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at St Bonaventure University was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for St Bonaventure University in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$29,589$29,589$22,634
2014$30,466$30,466$22,617
2015$31,389$31,389$22,784
2016$32,331$32,331$23,047
2017$33,331$33,331$26,071
2018$34,331$34,331$23,099
2019$35,431$35,431$22,663
2020$36,515$36,515$23,606
2021$37,640$37,640$25,187
2022$38,770$38,770$25,703
2023$40,150$40,150$27,151

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

81.65% Acceptance Rate

4,299 Total Applicants

3,505 Students Admitted

574 First-Time Students Enrolled

16.38% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

SAT Average: 1197

ACT Average: 24

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4

Estimated Median GPA: 3.20

Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

St Bonaventure University reported total enrollment of about 2,012 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (77.1%), Hispanic or Latino (6.2%), and Non-Resident Alien (5.2%). About 26.75% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 18.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.6% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at St Bonaventure University in 2024 is 2,012 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,099 students. Graduate enrollment is about 710 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

85.9%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 77.1%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

58.91% 100% Completion Time

66.73% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 58.91% of students graduating from St Bonaventure University completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 20% male / 80% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 72% male / 28% female
  • Accounting: 56% male / 44% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for St Bonaventure University.

Return on Investment

$26,000 Median Student Debt

$57,214 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

45.44% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

428.31% Return on Investment

4.5 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for St Bonaventure University.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 52 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 114 completions

2. Business Administration and Management, General: 89 completions

3. Accounting: 52 completions

4. Finance, General: 44 completions

5. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 41 completions

6. Sports Communication: 33 completions

7. Physician Associate/Assistant: 33 completions

8. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 28 completions

9. Psychology, General: 28 completions

Most popular programs at St Bonaventure University.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for St Bonaventure University graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for St Bonaventure University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 65.8%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,778
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,900

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

St Bonaventure University is a private non-profit institution located in Saint Bonaventure, NY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services, Business Administration and Management, General, Accounting. Enrollment is approximately 2,012 students. Student body composition includes White (77.1%), Hispanic or Latino (6.2%), Non-Resident Alien (5.2%). The admission rate is 81.65%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1197. The 150%-time completion rate is 66.73%. Approximately 26.75% of students receive Pell Grants. About 18.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs

Location

Saint Bonaventure, NY 14778-9800

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 52 distinct degree programs, St Bonaventure University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is St Bonaventure University located?

St Bonaventure University is located in Saint Bonaventure, NY.

What is St Bonaventure University's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at St Bonaventure University is 81.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,299 applicants and 3,505 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does St Bonaventure University cost?

Reported tuition is $41,735 and average net price is $27,074 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,300 annually.

What is the student body demographics at St Bonaventure University?

St Bonaventure University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,099 students, White (77.1%), Hispanic or Latino (6.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend St Bonaventure University?

About 18.6% of students at St Bonaventure University are first-generation college students.

What test scores do students need for St Bonaventure University?

Among enrolled students who submitted scores, St Bonaventure University reports midpoint SAT about 1197 and midpoint ACT about 24.

What do graduates of St Bonaventure University earn?

Median earnings are $48,559 six years after entry and $57,214 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at St Bonaventure University?

The 150%-time completion rate is 66.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do St Bonaventure University students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,000.

Is St Bonaventure University public or private?

St Bonaventure University is a private nonprofit institution located in Saint Bonaventure, NY.

Is St Bonaventure University an HBCU?

No. St Bonaventure University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is St Bonaventure University a tribal college?

No. St Bonaventure University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in New York
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.