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St. Bonaventure University

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St. Bonaventure University (SBU) is a private Catholic-Franciscan university founded in 1858. Its 500-acre campus lies in a valley in the Allegheny foothills of southwestern New York State, in the region known as the Southern Tier, near the communities of Olean and Allegany.

Undergraduate teaching is organised in five academic schools:

  • Arts and sciences
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Education
  • Health professions

The School of Graduate Studies serves more than 700 students in 21 master's and certificate programmes in education, business, communication and the health professions, on campus, online or in hybrid format. Special programmes include an Honors Program and early assurance programmes that reserve places in graduate and pre-professional programmes for qualified students.

SBU welcomes qualified international students, who are supported by the Office of International Student Services, and they may be eligible for scholarships and grants. Students live in residence halls on campus and choose from several meal plans.

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Type of school

Private University

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URL

https://www.sbu.edu/

Location

, Saint Bonaventure, NY, The United States, 14778-9800

Admission Requirements

International admission has three phases. First, academic review: the Common Application or SBU Application, an official high school transcript translated into English and evaluated by an approved credential evaluation service (such as WES), one letter of recommendation, a personal essay and proof of English proficiency; SAT/ACT scores are optional, and all materials should be submitted at least three months before enrolment. Second, after admission, the Certificate of Financial Responsibility with bank documents. Third, a $500 enrolment deposit, after which the university issues the Form I-20 for the F-1 visa.

Language Requirements

International applicants submit one of the following: TOEFL (recommended 80 or higher), IELTS (recommended 6 or higher), Duolingo English Test (minimum 105), or SAT/ACT with a minimum reading score of 480 (SAT) or 21 (ACT) to waive the TOEFL/IELTS.

Fees

Estimated costs for a full-time undergraduate student in the 2026-27 academic year (US$):

  • Tuition: $43,995
  • Fees: $1,525
  • Room (average): $8,200
  • Board (estimate): $8,370
  • Total direct costs: $62,090

New students also pay a new student fee of approximately $650.


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