St Bonaventure University
About
St. Bonaventure University, a private Franciscan institution in southwestern New York, is renowned for its tight-knit community and standout academic offerings, particularly within its accredited School of Business and the prestigious Jandoli School of Communication. Guided by Franciscan values of compassion, ethical leadership, and service, student life revolves around a deeply supportive campus culture anchored by passionate spirit for Atlantic 10 Division I athletics, most notably men’s basketball. A distinctive hallmark of the university is its exceptional hands-on career preparation, exemplified by the Jandoli School's impressive legacy of producing Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and national media leaders.
Wikipedia:St. Bonaventure University is a private Franciscan university in St. Bonaventure, New York, United States. The Western New York campus is home to 2,134 undergraduate and graduate students, with an additional 919 graduate students enrolled in online programs. The Franciscans established the university in 1858.
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Essay Requirements
St Bonaventure University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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