St Bonaventure University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
St Bonaventure University is a private nonprofit institution located in Saint Bonaventure, New York with approximately 2,012 undergraduate students enrolled. St Bonaventure University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The average net price after financial aid is $27,074 per year. The graduation rate is 67%, and the typical graduate earns $52,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
St. Bonaventure University is a private Franciscan university in St. Bonaventure, New York, United States. The Western New York campus is home to 2,134 undergraduate and graduate students, with an additional 919 graduate students enrolled in online programs. The Franciscans established the university in 1858.
This small Franciscan university in western New York offers a genuinely personal college experience, and its relatively low median debt of $19,500 at graduation is a real financial win compared to many private schools. The 70% graduation rate is worth watching — roughly 3 in 10 students don't finish — so it's worth asking what support systems are in place when you visit. Worth considering if you want a tight-knit campus community and value-conscious pricing, but come with a plan to stay engaged and on track.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 5% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,012 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
St Bonaventure University
3261 W. State Road
Saint Bonaventure, NY 14778-9800
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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