St Bonaventure University's published cost of attendance is $57,271. Net price by income band varies meaningfully: low-income families pay approximately $15,651, middle-income families pay around $24,097, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,441.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $57,271 |
| Tuition and Fees | $41,735 |
| Room and Board | $15,300 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$30,197 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $27,074 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,651 |
| $30–48k | $17,949 |
| $48–75k | $24,097 |
| $75–110k | $30,751 |
| $110k+ | $30,441 |
St Bonaventure University's published cost of attendance is $57,271. Net price by income band varies meaningfully: low-income families pay approximately $15,651, middle-income families pay around $24,097, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,441. Azimuth ranks St Bonaventure University #1166 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. St Bonaventure participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works with families to structure aid packages that combine grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based aid; understanding how net price differs from published cost helps families budget realistically. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $36,756; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,639, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of St Bonaventure University earn median 4-year earnings of $62,639, placing St Bonaventure University in the 62.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,466 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing St Bonaventure University in the 27.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks St Bonaventure University #879 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on business and professional fields. Digital Marketing is the largest program with 46 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $67,383, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Finance program graduates 42 students earning $92,426, while Special Education and Teaching with 32 graduates reaches $51,664. Accounting and Psychology, General round out the top programs, with 27 and 26 graduates respectively earning $79,690 and $57,215. The concentration in Business — representing 33% of degrees — anchors the institution's earnings profile and reflects employer demand in professional and applied fields.
