C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W St. Bonaventure University St. Bonaventure, NY St. Bonaventure, founded in 1856, is a church-affiliated, comprehensive university. Its 600-acre campus, with a combination of traditional Florentine and modern brick buildings, is located in St. Bonaventure, 65 miles from Buffalo. The campus includes a Friary for the community's Franciscan Friars. Web Site www.sbu.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,660 Women 821 (49.5%) Men 839 (50.5%) Graduate Students 392 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Selection of Students Moderately difficult 66% of 2,871 applicants were admitted Yes No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.40 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 531 average 470-585 range of middle 50% 520 average 460-580 range of middle 50% 508 average 440-570 range of middle 50% 24 average 20-27 range of middle 50% Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $47,346 Tuition and Fees $33,331 Room and Board $11,815 Average Percent of Need Met 90% Average Freshman Award $27,649 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $36,649
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 129 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 19% of classes 10-19 students: 38% of classes 20-29 students: 28% of classes 30-39 students: 13% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes CAMPUS LIFE St. Bonaventure Population 2,044 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 100% of freshmen, 95% of all students NCAA Division I Wolf STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 82.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 52.0% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 4.2% Asian 6.0% Black/African-American 7.7% Hispanic/Latino 2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 71.0% White 8.0% Unknown 2.8% from 16 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 4 History Academic Electives Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required August 15 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Required for some August 15 Accepted with or without essay component Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 3261 West State Road City, State, Zip St. Bonaventure, NY 14778-2284 Phone (716) 375-2400 Fax (716) 375-2005 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered admissions@sbu.edu No Yes Early Action Deadline December 15 Early Action Notification Not Reported Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling No fee required Rolling, notification begins October 15 By May 1 or within 1 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Electronic Application Accepted, supplemental forms required Not accepted Available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Recommended for all freshmen 1 required for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List 66% of 2,871 applicants were admitted 65% of 1,517 applicants were admitted 66% of 1,354 applicants were admitted 463 (24%) of 1,892 admitted students enrolled 228 (23%) of 993 admitted students enrolled 235 (26%) of 899 admitted students enrolled Not Reported SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 3% Score of 600-700 20% Score of 500-600 43% Score of 400-500 29% Score of 300-400 5% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 17% Score of 500-600 41% Score of 400-500 33% Score of 300-400 7% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 13% Score of 500-600 38% Score of 400-500 39% Score of 300-400 8% Score of 200-300 0% 531 average 470-585 range of middle 50% 520 average 460-580 range of middle 50% 508 average 440-570 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.40 3.75 and Above 29% 3.50-3.74 21% 3.25-3.49 15% 3.00-3.24 21% 2.50-2.99 8% 2.00-2.49 6% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 12% Score of 24-29 35% Score of 18-23 48% Score of 12-17 5% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 24 average 20-27 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 19% Top quarter: 46% Top half: 77% Bottom half: 23% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian 0% Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $47,346 Tuition and Fees $33,331 Room and Board $11,815 Books and Supplies $800 Other Expenses $1,400 Payment Plans External finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline February 15 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 002817 State Aid Form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 90% Average Award $27,649 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 363 (93.1%) of freshmen 306 (84.3%) of applicants 306 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 70 (22.9%) of aid recipients Received by 306 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $23,396 Received by 238 (77.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,468 Received by 272 (88.9%) of aid recipients 82 (21.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,942 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 87% Average Award $24,764 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,402 (83.1%) of undergraduates 1,216 (86.7%) of applicants 1,216 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 272 (22.4%) of aid recipients Received by 1,216 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $20,750 Received by 931 (76.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,287 Received by 1,051 (86.4%) of aid recipients 418 (24.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,440
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 76% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $36,649 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 18.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 1.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Business, Education Number of Awards 1,401 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts Number of Awards 82 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards 492 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Children of Faculty/Staff, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $898
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Art History, Criticism and Conservation Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biophysics Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Child Development Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General Computer Science Computer and Information Sciences, General Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Environmental Science Finance, General French Language and Literature Gerontology History, General International/Global Studies Journalism Management Information Systems and Services, Other Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics, General Modern Languages Music History, Literature, and Theory Philosophy Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Special Education and Teaching, General Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Sports Studies Theology/Theological Studies Visual and Performing Arts, General Women's Studies
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Communication/journalism, Biological/life sciences Business administration Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Internships, Washington semester Offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 129 Part-Time Faculty 93 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 75% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 19% of classes 10-19 students: 38% of classes 20-29 students: 28% of classes 30-39 students: 13% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 2-9 students: 12% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 88% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 2,285,084 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 300 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Education Master's Programs of Study Business Administration and Management--General Corporate and Organizational Communication Counseling Psychology Counselor Education Early Childhood Education Education of the Gifted Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration English Marketing Middle School Education Reading Education Rehabilitation Counseling Religion Secondary Education Social Psychology Special Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING St. Bonaventure Population Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size 2,044 500 acres Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 70 mile(s) from campus in Buffalo 70 mile(s) from campus in Buffalo Weather Temperature 17 average low in January, 75.3 average high in September Rain 171 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 5% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, single student apartments 100% of freshmen, 95% of all students Students required to live on campus through junior year Freshmen are guaranteed housing SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Wolf Brown and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Golf x x Lacrosse x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Swimming And Diving x x x x Tennis x x x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports field hockey, gymnastics, rugby ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby Recreational Sports Intramural Sports field hockey, football, golf, skiing (downhill), softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, dance, drama theatre, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook Army ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,660 Women 821 (49.5%) Men 839 (50.5%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,592 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 20 All Graduate Students 392 Yes 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 4.2% Asian 6.0% Black/African-American 7.7% Hispanic/Latino 2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 71.0% White 8.0% Unknown 2.8% from 16 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 82.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 52.0% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 63% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 64.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued Business 2% Law 2% Arts and Sciences 10% Education 8% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018