St Bonaventure University Acceptance Rate
Saint Bonaventure, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,299
- Admitted
- 3,505
- Yield
- 16.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, St Bonaventure University's acceptance rate has risen from 70.4% in 2014–15 to 81.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,682 to 4,299 (+60%) over that period.
Its 81.5% rate makes St Bonaventure University more selective than about 39% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 26%.
St Bonaventure University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 16.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,682 | 1,889 | 70.4% | 435 |
| 2015–16 | 2,996 | 1,977 | 66% | 390 |
| 2016–17 | 2,871 | 1,892 | 65.9% | 433 |
| 2017–18 | 2,986 | 2,106 | 70.5% | 439 |
| 2018–19 | 3,163 | 2,304 | 72.8% | 551 |
| 2019–20 | 3,058 | 2,294 | 75% | 492 |
| 2020–21 | 3,014 | 2,300 | 76.3% | 488 |
| 2021–22 | 3,330 | 2,601 | 78.1% | 485 |
| 2022–23 | 3,774 | 3,061 | 81.1% | 571 |
| 2023–24 | 4,299 | 3,505 | 81.5% | 574 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,394 | 1,969 | 82.2% |
| Men | 1,905 | 1,536 | 80.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–630 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 530–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–30 | 4% |
How St Bonaventure University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is St Bonaventure University's acceptance rate?
St Bonaventure University's acceptance rate is 81.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,505 admitted of 4,299 applicants).
Is St Bonaventure University test optional?
St Bonaventure University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to St Bonaventure University?
St Bonaventure University received 4,299 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,505.
What SAT score do you need for St Bonaventure University?
Admitted students at St Bonaventure University typically scored 520–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is St Bonaventure University getting harder to get into?
St Bonaventure University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 70.4% in 2014–15 to 81.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.sbu.edu/.