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The campus of Saint Bonaventure University is in St. Bonaventure, New York, which is a self-contained town. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Saint Bonaventure University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Post-Master's certificate.
Saint Bonaventure University is known for its programs in media, business and management, and education and teaching.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 570. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Saint Bonaventure University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 2,614 students enrolled (2,411 full-time equivalent).
Saint Bonaventure University has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Saint Bonaventure University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic 10 Conference. Saint Bonaventure University offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Bonaventure University
Route 417
Saint Bonaventure, NY 14778
General Phone: (716) 375-2000
Admissions Phone: (716) 375-2400
Financial Aid Phone: (716) 375-2528
http://www.sbu.edu
Saint Bonaventure University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 219 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, management information systems |
| Education And Teaching | 203 | school counseling, reading teaching, special ed, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, health teaching, educational administration |
| Liberal Arts | 103 | sociology, English, political science, history, social services, Spanish language, foreign languages and literature, Classical languages, ... |
| Media | 90 | journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 23 | philosophy, religion, theology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Science | 9 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics courses, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 2 | visual and performing arts |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Bonaventure University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 422 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 271 | 14 |
In 2005, Saint Bonaventure University had a total enrollment of 2,614 students (2,411 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 35% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 71% |
| Pennsylvania | 8% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
Saint Bonaventure University offers campus housing for 1,803 of its 2,411 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Bonaventure, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,731 | 1,490 | 86% | 478 | 32% |
| Men | 817 | 712 | 87% | 253 | 36% |
| Women | 914 | 778 | 85% | 225 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (716) 375-2400
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,450 |
| Room and board | $ 7,335 |
| Room charge | $ 3,755 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,580 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,050 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Bonaventure University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 281700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (716) 375-2528
Saint Bonaventure University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 75 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 26 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 38 | $66,236 | 4 | $72,125 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 34 | $52,732 | 10 | $53,255 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $48,265 | 15 | $41,324 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 11 | $34,877 | 12 | $35,274 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 112 | $54,403 | 41 | $45,468 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Track | Atlantic 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 83 | 104 | 187 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Track | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 45 | 87 | 132 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Bonaventure University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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