St Bonaventure University
- Private
St Bonaventure University: international tuition 43,995 USD per year, one-year total cost 48,220 USD, acceptance rate 81.7%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.
Getting in. The school admits 81.7% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 535–650, Math 530–640, ACT 24–30. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 48,220 USD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/7. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at St Bonaventure University?
International tuition is 43,995 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 48,220 USD.
What English scores does St Bonaventure University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at St Bonaventure University?
The acceptance rate is 81.7%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
MITA International School guaranteed academic scholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Application method unclearSchool page20,000 – 26,000 USD/year≈ ₫522M – ₫678M
The scholarship is aimed at students of MITA International School in Tokyo, but the page does not explicitly say other international students are excluded, so it cannot be concluded that it is closed to them.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
This is the general rate for full-time undergraduate students; the table does not list a separate international rate.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Freshman merit scholarships (Presidential, Friars, Provost, Achievement Grant, Incentive Grant)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page describes the program for U.S. high school students and does not say whether international students qualify.
- Renewable in later years
Freshman merit scholarships (Presidential, Friars, Provost, Achievement, Incentive)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page describes the program for U.S. high school students and does not mention international students, so it is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
MITA International School guaranteed academic scholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Application method unclearSchool page
The scholarship is aimed at students of MITA International School in Tokyo, but the page does not explicitly say other international students are excluded, so it cannot be concluded that it is closed to them.
Admission requirements
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Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiAn official high school transcript translated into English is needed.Required
- Teacher recommendationiOne recommendation letter is required; the page does not specify whether from a teacher or counselor.Required
- EssaysRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- SATACTOptional
- Proof of fundsiAfter admission, a Certificate of Financial Responsibility is required for F-1 students.Required
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Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Preferred international application deadline, spring semesterApplicationin47days
- Preferred international application deadline, fall semesterApplication+259 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data