St. Bonaventure University
Admissions
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.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into St. Bonaventure University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, St. Bonaventure accepted 82% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 4,299 people applied and 3,508 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
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:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 16% 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?
Grades
Students who recently attended St. Bonaventure University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.54. 19% of freshmen who attended St. Bonaventure were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 33% 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
St. Bonaventure is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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
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