Rankings | St. Bonaventure University

U.S. News & World Report:

No. 25 in Best Regional University Values in the North

In U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 college rankings, St. Bonaventure is ranked No. 25 on the list of Best Regional University Values in the North, an 11-state region from Maryland to Maine. The U.S. News list of regional universities in the North includes colleges that offer a full range of master’s degree programs.

No. 19 in Best Regional Universities in the North

U.S. News & World Report ranks St. Bonaventure University No. 19 overall in the all-criteria ranking of Best Regional Universities in the North for 2027 and No. 12 among private universities in the region.

No. 10 in Best Undergraduate Teaching in the North

St. Bonaventure’s faculty received high marks in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report college rankings. The school is ranked 10th for Best Undergraduate Teaching out of 164 regional universities in the North. The rankings focus on schools whose faculty and administrators are committed to teaching undergraduate students in a high-quality manner.

The Princeton Review:

SBU is among the Best 392 Colleges in the nation

In August 2026, St. Bonaventure was named one of the Best 392 Colleges by The Princeton Review, a list it has appeared on for more than 25 years.

Niche’s Best Catholic Colleges in America:

St. Bonaventure ranks No. 15 among nation’s best Catholic colleges

St. Bonaventure has been named one of the nation’s leading Catholic institutions, ranking No. 15 in Niche’s 2027 Best Catholic Colleges in America list and No. 2 among Catholic colleges in New York.

The ranking recognizes Catholic colleges and universities that offer students a strong education and college experience rooted in Catholic traditions and faith. Niche bases the ranking on academic, admissions, financial and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education, along with reviews from students and alumni.