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St Bonaventure University

St Bonaventure University is a private nonprofit university in a remote town with 1,914 students and a 82% acceptance rate.

Saint Bonaventure, New York · Private nonprofit · Town, remote · 1,914 students

NCAA Division I · Atlantic 10 Conference

Admission rate

82%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,197

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

23–30

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$27,074

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

67%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

81%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$57,214

10 years after entry

Students

1,914

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by 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
Over $110,000$30,441

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreSt Bonaventure University courseCredits
Biology1
Credit granted for either BIO-101 , BIOL-101 &…Credit granted for either BIO-101 , BIOL-101 & N/SCI-9999 OR BIO-105 , BIOL-105 , BIO-106 & BIOL-106
8 credits
Chemistry2CHEM-101 , CHEM-1026 credits
Physics 13N/SCI-99994 credits
United States History3HIST-201 , HIST-2026 credits
Psychology4PSYC-1013 credits
Computer Science A4CS-1314 credits
Macroeconomics3ECO-1023 credits
Microeconomics3ECO-1013 credits
Show all 36 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Biology1
Credit granted for either BIO-101 , BIOL-101 &…Credit granted for either BIO-101 , BIOL-101 & N/SCI-9999 OR BIO-105 , BIOL-105 , BIO-106 & BIOL-106
8 credits
Biology3
Credit granted for 1 semester of BIOL-101 if…Credit granted for 1 semester of BIOL-101 if student has completed 2 semesters of high school biology. 4
Chemistry2CHEM-101 , CHEM-1026 credits
Chemistry3CHEM-1013 credits
Physics 13N/SCI-99994 credits
United States History3HIST-201 , HIST-2026 credits
Psychology4PSYC-1013 credits
Computer Science A4CS-1314 credits
Macroeconomics3ECO-1023 credits
Microeconomics3ECO-1013 credits
World History: Modern3HIST-2513 credits
Environmental Science3BIO-1123 credits
Physics 23N/SCI-99994 credits
European History3HIST-101 , HIST-1026 credits
Human Geography3IS-2023 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN-101 , SPAN-1026 credits
Spanish Language and Culture5SPAN-201 , SPAN-2026 credits
Art History3ARTH-101 , ARTH-1026 credits
Art- 3D Design3VA-1623 credits
Art: 2-D Design3VA-1613 credits
Art: Studio General3VA-111 or VA-121 or VA-1313 credits
Chinese Lang. and Culture3CHIN-101, CHIN-1026 credits
Chinese Lang. and Culture4CHIN-201, CHIN-20212 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3POLS-99993 credits
English Lang. and Comp3ENG-1013 credits
English Lang. and Comp4ENG-101 , ENG-1026 credits
English Lit. and Comp3ENG-103 , ENG Elective6 credits
French Language and Culture4FREN-101 , FREN-1026 credits
French Language and Culture5FREN-201 , FREN-2026 credits
French Literature3FREN-201 , FREN-2026 credits
French Literature4FREN-99996 credits
German Language and Culture3GERM-201, GERM-2026 credits
Gov. and Pols.: Amer3GENL Electives 3
Gov. and Pols.: Comp3GENL Electives 3
Italian Language and Culture4ITAL-101 , ITAL-1026 credits
Italian Language and Culture5ITAL-201 , ITAL-2026 credits
Latin4LAT-101 , LAT-1026 credits
Latin5LAT-201 , LAT-2026 credits
Math: Calc AB3MATH-1514 credits
Math: Calc BC3MATH-1514 credits
Math: Calc BC4MATH-151 , MATH-1528 credits
Math: Precalculus3MATH-1083 credits
Math: Statistics3MATH-107 , QMX-2113 credits
Music: Theory3MU-1213 credits
Physics C, Elect and Mag3PHYS-104 & PHYL-1044 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN-201 , SPAN-2026 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture4SPAN-99996 credits

Source: catalog.sbu.edu · checked September 24, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Finance41
Marketing/Marketing Management39
Accounting30
Psychology27
Business Administration and Management27
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences24
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management21
Secondary Education and Teaching15
Show the other 33 majors
Criminology13
Special Education and Teaching13
Sports Communication13
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching11
Child Development10
Biology/Biological Sciences10
Public Health10
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia8
Human Biology8
Political Science and Government8
Journalism6
English Language and Literature5
Neuroscience5
History4
Nursing Education4
Philosophy4
Mathematics4
Computer and Information Sciences4
Environmental Studies4
International/Globalization Studies3
Biochemistry3
Elementary Education and Teaching3
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance3
Broadcast Journalism3
Chemistry2
Sociology2
Cinematography and Film/Video Production2
Music History, Literature, and Theory1
Visual and Performing Arts1
Economics1
Theology/Theological Studies1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies1
Mass Communication/Media Studies1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic 10 Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic 10 Conference

Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, remote

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Olean, NY

75,475 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)

Nearest hub airport

Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 9.2 of 20

Elevation

1,422 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

13°F

July high

80°F

Annual snowfall

64.7 in

Days at 90°F or higher

2 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$820 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, town campus, NCAA Division I, similar size