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Saint Bonaventure University, also referred to as SBU, is located in Allegany, New York, United States. It was founded in the year 1858. The Franciscan Brothers played an important role in establishing this university. Students are offered a wide variety of academic programs including social science, biochemistry, accounting, computer scienc, and psychology. The university is divided into four degree-granting schools, which are:
SBU's athletic teams are nicknamed as Bonnies. The men's teams participate in different sports such as basketball, baseball, golf, cross country, swimming and diving, soccer, and tennis. The women's teams compete in a range of sports including softball, soccer, basketball, cross country, swimming and diving, tennis, and lacrosse.
The campus of Saint Bonaventure University is in Saint Bonaventure, NY, 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 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 465 and 590.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Saint Bonaventure University had 2,406 students enrolled (2,287 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Saint Bonaventure University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Saint Bonaventure University values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic 10 Conference. The school 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
http://www.sbu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 231 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, management information systems |
| Education and Teaching | 214 | special ed, school counseling, reading teaching, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, educational administration, health teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 127 | sociology, English, history, political science, Spanish language, social services, foreign languages and literature, French language, ... |
| Media | 82 | journalism |
| Therapy and Counseling | 29 | psychology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 19 | religion, philosophy, theology |
| Science | 18 | biology, biochemistry, physics courses, chemistry, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
| Art Studies | 2 | visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 1 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Bonaventure University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 463 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 271 | 14 |
| Post-master's certificate | 5 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Saint Bonaventure University had a total enrollment of 2,406 students (2,287 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 74% |
| Pennsylvania | 9% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
Saint Bonaventure University offers campus housing for 1,677 of its 2,287 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Bonaventure, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,731 | 1,580 | 91% | 563 | 36% |
| Men | 772 | 710 | 92% | 248 | 35% |
| Women | 959 | 870 | 91% | 315 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 465 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
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 | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 41% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,785 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,785 |
| Room and board | $ 9,195 |
| Room charge | $ 4,405 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,790 |
| 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)
Saint Bonaventure University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 75 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 36 | $70,720 | 6 | $79,055 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $57,401 | 9 | $51,904 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $48,681 | 22 | $46,393 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 9 | $44,185 | 13 | $38,457 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 95 | $59,544 | 50 | $49,241 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Track | Atlantic 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 92 | 98 | 190 |
| Basketball | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Track | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 51 | 83 | 134 |
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 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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