St Bonaventure University
St. Bona/Bonas
Saint Bonaventure, New York 14778-9800
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1181
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
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.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
8.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Academics
Programs (63)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average