St. Bonaventure University

St. Bonaventure University
Former names
St. Bonaventure's College
(1858–1950)
TypePrivate university
Established1858 (1858)
Religious affiliation
Catholic Church (Franciscan)
Academic affiliations
ACCU
AFCU
NAICU
CIC
Endowment$103.8 million (2025)
PresidentDr. Jeff Gingerich
ProvostDr. David Hilmey
Students3,053 (fall 2025)
Undergraduates2,134 (fall 2025)
Postgraduates919 (fall 2025)
Location,
U.S.
CampusSmall town/rural, 500 acres (200 ha)
ColorsBrown and white
   
NicknameBonnies
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IAtlantic 10
MascotThe Bona Wolf
Websitewww.sbu.edu

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.

In athletics, the St. Bonaventure Bonnies play National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I sports in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Students and alumni often refer to the university as Bona's, derived from the school's name.