St. Bonaventure University has an overall acceptance rate of 81.6% for the application year 2024, with 4,207 applicants and 3,435 accepted. The Early Action (EA) acceptance rate is not available as there were no EA applicants, while the Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate matches the overall rate at 81.6%. Historical data shows a slight increase in the overall acceptance rate from 80.9% in 2024 to 81.5% in 2023, while the transfer acceptance rate for 2024 stands at 72.6%, down from 59.7% the previous year. The average SAT scores fall between 1,070 and 1,290, and the average GPA for accepted students is 3.66.

St. Bonaventure University's overall acceptance rate decreased slightly to 80.9% in the application year 2024, down from 81.5% in 2023, despite an increase in the number of applicants from 4,299 to 3,774. The university has consistently maintained a high acceptance rate over the years, with rates of 81.1% in 2022, 78.1% in 2021, and 76.3% in 2020. There were no Early Action admissions reported during these years, indicating that the acceptance rates are solely based on Regular Decision. The overall trend shows a slight fluctuation with a downward movement in the latest year compared to previous years, reflecting moderate changes in the applicant pool.
St. Bonaventure University's wait list acceptance rates for recent application years remain unavailable; no data has been reported for the classes from 2022 to 2024. The lack of information on the number of applicants offered a place on the wait list or the subsequent acceptance rates highlights a potential inconsistency in wait list management, making it challenging for prospective students to gauge their chances of admission. As such, those considering St. Bonaventure should be prepared for an uncertain outcome if placed on the wait list.
St. Bonaventure University has reported a transfer acceptance rate of 72.6% for the application year 2024, with 122 out of 168 applicants admitted. This rate marks an increase from the 59.7% acceptance rate in the previous year (2023) and remains consistent with the 71.8% from 2022. Historically, transfer acceptance rates have fluctuated, peaking at 78.3% in 2020 and dipping to 74.8% in 2021, indicating a trend of increasing competitiveness among applicants in the most recent cycle.
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| White | 77.1% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.1% |
| Black/African American | 3.7% |
| Asian American | 2.1% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 4% |

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