At St. Bonaventure, an outstanding education is just the beginning. You'll gain the knowledge, confidence, and real-world experience to succeed—while becoming part of a close-knit community that will support you long after graduation.

So, go ahead. Follow your heart and your mind. There's a good chance they'll both lead you here.

• SBU graduates are leading some of the world’s largest and most well-known businesses and schools; they’re also working for every major broadcast network.
• Among members of the Class of 2025, 95.2% were employed, continuing their education, serving in the military or participating in service after graduation — and 92.2% of employed graduates were working in fields related to their studies. See where our graduates go.
• St. Bonaventure’s graduation rate is one of the best in Western New York.
• With our 15:1 student-faculty ratio, you can be assured that you are a name, not a number, at SBU.
• U.S. News & World Report ranks us No. 10 in the North for Best Undergraduate Teaching.
• In the National Survey of Student Engagement, which measures student involvement in key educational practices, our students rate SBU well above the national average in categories such as enriching educational experience, supportive campus environment and student-faculty interaction.
• Our Career and Professional Readiness Center’s comprehensive and innovative programs ensure that each student is exceptionally well prepared to make a successful transition to graduate school or that first job.
• 98% of our students receive some type of financial assistance. Learn more about our AFFORDABILITY or estimate costs with the NET PRICE CALCULATOR.