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Interested in attending St. Bonaventure University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into St. Bonaventure University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

85
%
Acceptance rate
3.64
Average High School GPA
1153
SAT Midpoint
July 28
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into St. Bonaventure University?

85%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, St. Bonaventure accepted 85% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,652 people applied and 3,118 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1785 / 2084 (86%)
Men
1331 / 1568 (85%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at St. Bonaventure University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

18%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at St. Bonaventure University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into St. Bonaventure University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things St. Bonaventure considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into St. Bonaventure University?

3.64
Average High School GPA
1153
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended St. Bonaventure University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.64. 18% of freshmen who attended St. Bonaventure were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 26% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
8%
3.75-3.99
31%
3.50-3.74
35%
3.25-3.49
19%
3.00-3.24
6%
2.50-2.99
1%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

19%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
533
Math Mean
572
75th Percentile
610
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
530
Verbal Mean
581
75th Percentile
640
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1070
Composite Mean
1153
75th Percentile
1240

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to St. Bonaventure University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

July 28
Regular admission deadline
October 1
Application notification
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