- Acceptance rate: 82% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 535–650 reading and writing, 530–640 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 24–30 composite
- Average net price: $27,659 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Saint Bonaventure University reported: an acceptance rate of 82% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 24–30.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Saint Bonaventure University reviews each application.
Saint Bonaventure University GPA requirements
Saint Bonaventure University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Saint Bonaventure University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Saint Bonaventure University acceptance rate
Saint Bonaventure University admitted 3,435 of 4,207 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 82%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Saint Bonaventure University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Saint Bonaventure, New York, with 2,042 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Saint Bonaventure University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 535 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 590 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 26 | 30 |
| ACT English | 24 | 25 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 26 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1197 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Saint Bonaventure University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Saint Bonaventure University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,659 a year at Saint Bonaventure University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Saint Bonaventure University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Saint Bonaventure University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do Saint Bonaventure University students have?
The middle 50% of Saint Bonaventure University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 535–650 in reading and writing and 530–640 in math; ACT composite 24–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How selective is Saint Bonaventure University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Saint Bonaventure University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Saint Bonaventure University's acceptance rate?
Saint Bonaventure University's acceptance rate was 82% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,435 of 4,207 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Saint Bonaventure University?
Saint Bonaventure University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is Saint Bonaventure University test optional?
Check Saint Bonaventure University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Saint Bonaventure University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 19% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Saint Bonaventure University?
A lot: Saint Bonaventure University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Saint Bonaventure University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $27,659 a year at Saint Bonaventure University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Saint Bonaventure University if a parent went there?
No. Saint Bonaventure University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Saint Bonaventure University accept AP credit?
Yes. Saint Bonaventure University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Saint Bonaventure University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: St Bonaventure UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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