St. Bonaventure University is a small, private Catholic (Franciscan) university in western New York, known for strong programs in business, psychology, exercise science, biology, and the liberal arts plus a residential campus of about 500 green acres between Olean and Allegany. Students often rave about the tight‑knit “Bonnies” community, small classes, active campus‑life scene centered on Division I Bonnies‑basketball culture, and a cozy, rural‑town vibe that still has enough events and clubs to keep things lively.
Common Majors
business administration, psychology, exercise science / kinesiology
“I love St. Bonaventure’s small‑town, close‑knit campus, how easy it is to get involved in Bonnies‑sports culture and residential‑life events, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the rural location can feel isolating, the party scene can get repetitive, and the split between commuters and campus‑residents makes the social map a bit uneven once you’re no longer a freshman.”
Team & Tuition
Tuition (no scholarship)
$38,950
Conference
Atlantic 10 Conference
Scholarships Available
Yes. Both athletic and academic.
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