St. Bonaventure University
Category: Private not offering Doctorate | State: NY
About St. Bonaventure University
Military Friendly Ratings
We rate how Military Friendly® an organization is within 6 different categories. Learn more about our methodology.
The ratings below reflect the extent to which each organization exceeds the benchmark standards for Military Friendly®.
Academic Policies & Compliance
Admissions & Orientation
Culture & Commitment
Financial Aid & Assistance
Graduation & Career
Military Student Support & Retention
Why attend St. Bonaventure University
Ratings
Top Degrees
Accounting
A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.
Biology
A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
Business Administration & Management, General
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
Communications, General
A program that focuses on the comprehensive study of communication, and that spans the study of mass communication/media studies, old and new media technologies, social and political applications, and speech communication and rhetoric. Includes instruction in interpersonal, group, organizational, and intercultural communication; theories of communication; critical thinking, argumentation, and persuasion; written communication; printed, electronic, and digital media; rhetorical tradition and criticism; media, society, and culture; consequences and effects of mass media; media social science and criticism; and quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry.
Computer Science
A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.
Criminal Justice/Police Science
A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities.
Elementary Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.
Finance, General
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting, financial instruments, capital planning, funds acquisition, asset and debt management, budgeting, financial analysis, and investments and portfolio management.
Psychology
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
Secondary Education & Teaching
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter.
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In State | Out of State | In State | Out of State | |
| Tuition | $33,336 | $33,336 | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| Fees | $965 | $965 | N/A | N/A |
| Room | $6,857 | $6,857 | $6,746 | $6,746 |
| Board | $6,198 | $6,198 | $6,198 | $6,198 |
| Books | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Other Expenses | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Totals | $48,956 | $48,956 | $28,134 | $28,134 |
- Approved for Post 9/11 GI Bill
- Committed to the 8 Keys to Veterans' Success
- Signed the VA's Principles of Excellence for serving veterans and service members
- Utilize the Federal Financial Aid Shopping Sheet
- Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA) Funding
- DOD Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Tuition Assistance
- Waives the admission application fee for military students and veterans
- ACT or SAT test scores required for admission
- Awards college credit for passing scores on CLEP exam
- Award college credit for military training and experience according to the ACE recommendation guidelines
- Provide admissions events or special admissions information sessions customized for prospective students who are military service members
- Customized student orientation program for military students
- Mentoring/on-boarding programs for new military students or veterans
- Tuition discounts specifically for military students
- Additional scholarships specifically for military students and veterans
- Compliant with Section 702 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ("Choice Act")
- Active duty or reserve military student returns without penalty after deployment
- Returning student receive reimbursement or remission of course fees
- Offers evening programs
- Offers weekend programs
- Offers accelerated courses (i.e., 6-8 weeks course completion time)
- On-campus living requirement for students at any point in their enrollment
- Explicit commitment to serving the military and veteran community
- Commitment incorporated into the institution’s mission, vision and values
- Formal policy in place regarding business conduct and compliance when admitting, educating, advising, and placing military and/or veteran students
- Academic support/tutoring
- Academic advising
- Financial aid counseling
- Mental health counseling
- Transition Assistance
- Accommodations for military students with disabilities
- Full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff
- Formal mentoring or advising program in which faculty or staff members who are current or former members of the military mentor students who are military service members or veterans
- Veteran-to-veteran peer mentoring program
- Dedicated social space for gathering (e.g. a student lounge or veteran center) reserved specifically for military service members and veterans
- Campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans?
- Specialized career guidance counseling or other programs to help military students identify careers to pursue
- Industry-employer relationship programs available to active duty military students and veterans to assist with post-graduate employment outcomes