Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, St. Bona's acceptance rate is 81.11% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.65%. 1,804 men and 1,970 women applied to St. Bona and 1,449 men and 1,612 women students were accepted.
Among them, 308 men and 263 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at St. Bona.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,774 | 1,804 | 1,970 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 3,061 | 1,449 | 1,612 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 571 | 308 | 263 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 81.11% | 80.32% | 81.83% | - | - |
| Yield | 18.65% | 21.26% | 16.32% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 190 students (33% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 31 students (5%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at St. Bona.
The median SAT score is 1,140 with 570 SAT EBRW and 570 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 and the 25th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 610 and 25th percentile is 530 .
The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75th percentile score of 32 and 25th percentile score of 25 at St. Bona. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 27.
The SAT and ACT scores at St Bonaventure University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,125, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1050 | 1140 | 1220 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 570 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 570 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 27 | 31 |
| ACT English | 23 | 27 | 33 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at St. Bona. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply St Bonaventure University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to St. Bona.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | https://www.sbu.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.sbu.edu/admissions/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate |