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How to Get Into St Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure, NY · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

St Bonaventure University Admissions Statistics

82%
Acceptance Rate
535-650
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
530-640
SAT Math (mid 50%)
24-30
ACT (mid 50%)
2,012
Undergrads
67%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into St Bonaventure University

The bar here is clear

St Bonaventure University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1065-1290 combined SAT or 24-30 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Required for some programs", check the fine print for your specific program.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where St Bonaventure University fits.

St Bonaventure University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Required for some programs
Writing supplement Required
Counselor recommendation Required
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St Bonaventure University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $57,271
Tuition & fees $41,735
Room & board (on campus) $15,300
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $27,074

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $15,651
$30-48k $17,949
$48-75k $24,097
$75-110k $30,751
$110k+ $30,441
27%
Students receiving Pell Grants
93%
Students taking federal loans
86%
Freshman retention rate
13:1
Student-faculty ratio

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