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Shaped by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity and ranked No. 6 for value and No. 14 for innovation in the North by U.S. News & World Report, St. Bonaventure — located in beautiful Western New York — is a transformative community committed to academic excellence and civic engagement.

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St. Bonaventure is more than just a college — it’s a home rooted in Franciscan values and academic excellence. Just ask any Bonnie, and you’ll hear stories filled with home, community, and life-changing experiences.

A top college in Western New York

Located in scenic Western New York, SBU is a leading private Catholic-Franciscan university where students excel in academics and service. Faculty are not only scholars but mentors who guide students to succeed both personally and professionally.

With 21 graduate programs and more than 60 undergraduate majors and programs across the arts, sciences, business, education, and health professions, we offer a transformative academic experience.

At SBU, you’ll find more than a college — you’ll find your perfect fit.


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EXPLORE Our Programs

UNDERGRADUATE


UNDERGRADUATE


Whatever your interest — business, education, arts & sciences, communication or health professions — our five academic schools offer varied and relevant programs that prepare you for meaningful and fulfilling careers.

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GRADUATE


GRADUATE


Our School of Graduate Studies offers master's and certificate programs in education, business, communication, and health professions.

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS


SPECIAL PROGRAMS


From an Honors Program that rewards and challenges high-achieving students to early assurance programs that enable qualified students to secure a seat in graduate and preprofessional programs, we offer a host of special programs aimed at addressing specific needs and interests.

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Online Journalism

Top industry professionals guide our master's in journalism programs.

GM of Bonnies basketball and retired ESPN's NBA Insider Adrian "Woj" Wojnarowski, '91 (right) and New York Post lead sports columnist Mike Vaccaro, '89, at Vaccaro's induction onto the Jandoli School's Wall of Distinguished Graduates.
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News & Events
Tree planted to mark 16th straight year as Tree Campus USA Apr 25, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University celebrated its 16th consecutive year of being a certified Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus USA on Friday by planting a hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) tree on the northwest lawn outside of Robinson Hall.
SBU’s Quick Center celebrates budding young artists Apr 25, 2025 | Works by 114 student artists, selected from more than 200 submissions, are on display at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts as part of its annual High School Juried Art Exhibition. Selected through an extensive jurying process, the works are being exhibited on the Quick Center’s mezzanine level through May 11.
Students, organizations, employees honored with Student Affairs Awards Apr 24, 2025 | A number of St. Bonaventure University community members and organizations were recognized for their accomplishments and dedication to the university community during the 2025 Student Affairs Spring Awards Ceremony on April 23.
SBU rugby women earn bid to national 7s; men open play Friday Apr 24, 2025 | St. Bonaventure’s women are headed back to a national rugby tournament. The Bonnies received an at-large bid to the 16-team Premier Cup bracket of the Collegiate Rugby Championship National 7s this weekend at Boyds, Maryland.
St. Bonaventure mourns passing of Pope Francis Apr 21, 2025 | The St. Bonaventure University community joins Catholics worldwide in mourning today’s passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis.
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