St Bonaventure University Admission

Acceptance Rate

81.11%

Yield (Enrollment Rate)

18.65%

Freshmen Enrollment

571

SAT Scores

1,140

For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,774 students have applied and 3,061 students have allowed to admit to St Bonaventure University (Acceptance rate: 81.11%). St. Bona's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.65 % where 571 students have finally enrolled out of 3,061 admitted students.

St. Bona acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Metropolitan College of New York and Keuka College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 76.94%).

St. Bona enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 19.35%).

How to Apply to St Bonaventure University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply St. Bona. St. Bona offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .

Admission	https://www.sbu.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://www.sbu.edu/admissions/apply
Financial Aid	https://www.sbu.edu/affordability
Net Price Calculator	https://tccpreview.ruffalonl.com/St-Bonaventure-University/FreshmanStudents
Veterans Tuition	https://www.sbu.edu/admissions/military-students/tuition-benefits
Athletic	https://www.sbu.edu/about-sbu/university-information/heoa-compliance/graduation-data-and-retention-information
Disability Service	https://www.sbu.edu/life-at-sbu/student-services/student-success-center/accessibility-services-and-acommodations

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at St. Bona and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at St Bonaventure University is 1,140 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of St Bonaventure University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,131). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.

St. Bona SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
	SAT Average	ACT Average
St Bonaventure University	1,140	28
Similarly Colleges in Rankings	1,131	25
All U.S. Colleges	1,123	68
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges	1,132	69
4-Years Colleges	1,124	68
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York	1,206	77

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

At St Bonaventure University, 190 students submitted SAT scores (33% of enrolled students).

The average SAT score is about 1,140 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

SAT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	520	570	610
Mathematics	530	570	610
Total	1,050	1,140	1,220

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)

At St Bonaventure University, 31 students submitted ACT scores (5% of enrolled students).

The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

ACT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Composite	25	28	32
English	23	27	33
Mathematics	24	27	31

St. Bona Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to St Bonaventure University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.

4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.

Admission Requirements for Applying to St Bonaventure University
Secondary school GPA	Required
Secondary school rank	Considered, if submitted
Secondary school record	Required
Completion of college-preparatory program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Required
Formal demonstration of competencies	Not Considered
Admission test scores	Considered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	Required
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Required