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Shaped by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity and ranked No. 6 for value and No. 14 for innovation in the North by U.S. News & World Report, St. Bonaventure — located in beautiful Western New York — is a transformative community committed to academic excellence and civic engagement.

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St. Bonaventure is more than just a college — it’s a home rooted in Franciscan values and academic excellence. Just ask any Bonnie, and you’ll hear stories filled with home, community, and life-changing experiences.

A top college in Western New York

Located in scenic Western New York, SBU is a leading private Catholic-Franciscan university where students excel in academics and service. Faculty are not only scholars but mentors who guide students to succeed both personally and professionally.

With 21 graduate programs and more than 60 undergraduate majors and programs across the arts, sciences, business, education, and health professions, we offer a transformative academic experience.

At SBU, you’ll find more than a college — you’ll find your perfect fit.


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UNDERGRADUATE


UNDERGRADUATE


Whatever your interest — business, education, arts & sciences, communication or health professions — our five academic schools offer varied and relevant programs that prepare you for meaningful and fulfilling careers.

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GRADUATE


GRADUATE


Our School of Graduate Studies offers master's and certificate programs in education, business, communication, and health professions.

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS


SPECIAL PROGRAMS


From an Honors Program that rewards and challenges high-achieving students to early assurance programs that enable qualified students to secure a seat in graduate and preprofessional programs, we offer a host of special programs aimed at addressing specific needs and interests.

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Top industry professionals guide our master's in journalism programs.

GM of Bonnies basketball and retired ESPN's NBA Insider Adrian "Woj" Wojnarowski, '91 (right) and New York Post lead sports columnist Mike Vaccaro, '89, at Vaccaro's induction onto the Jandoli School's Wall of Distinguished Graduates.
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News & Events
Alami, Kidambi recognized as 2025 Ideal Bonaventure Students May 18, 2025 | Anas Alami, a Business Management major from Brooklyn, New York, and Aahana Kidambi, a Biology major with a Psychology minor from Frederick, Maryland, have been named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2025.
Former president, Seneca icon honored at SBU’s 165th Commencement May 18, 2025 | Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., S.T.D., was back on the stage she graced for more than a decade, giving sage advice to nearly 700 graduates of St. Bonaventure University.
Three SBU faculty members receive awards of excellence May 18, 2025 | Three St. Bonaventure University faculty members were presented this month with awards of excellence.
Eleven ROTC cadets commissioned as second lieutenants at SBU May 16, 2025 | Eleven graduating seniors who served as cadets in the U.S. Army Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at St. Bonaventure University were commissioned as second lieutenants into the U.S. Army on Thursday, May 15.
Hope and opportunity bring student speaker to Commencement podium May 12, 2025 | Hope — and a door to opportunity held open — brought Anas Alami to St. Bonaventure University four years ago. Today, this once-shy Brooklyn native who navigated the foster care system has been selected as the student speaker for SBU’s 165th Commencement Exercises on May 18.
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