St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure again recognized by Princeton Review
St. Bonaventure University has once again been named one of the nation鈥檚 best institutions for undergraduate education by The Princeton Review
The education services company selected St. Bonaventure for inclusion in the 2027 edition of its flagship college guide, The Best 392 Colleges, released Tuesday
Only about 14% of America鈥檚 nearly 2,800 four-year colleges are included in the guide. The Princeton Review selected the schools based on surveys of college administrators about their academic offerings and feedback from students about their campus experiences
St. Bonaventure鈥檚 profile highlights what students say are the university鈥檚 鈥渜ualified staff, welcoming student body, and opportunities for service and extracurricular activities,鈥 which combine to provide 鈥渁 well-rounded college experience.
Students were especially complimentary of the university鈥檚 faculty, calling professors 鈥渢he backbone of this university鈥 and praising their accessibility and commitment to students. One student summed up the Bonaventure experience best: 鈥淚t鈥檚 a small school with great programs and an enormously huge heart.
鈥淲e鈥檙e delighted to name St. Bonaventure one of our Best Colleges for 2027 and recommend it to students searching for their 鈥榖est-fit鈥 college,鈥 said Rob Franek, The Princeton Review鈥檚 editor-in-chief and lead author of The Best 392 Colleges. 鈥淪t. Bonaventure has outstanding academic programs, but we also took into account the candid feedback we received from its very own customers 鈥 its students.
The Princeton Review surveyed 172,000 students at the 392 colleges, asking them to report on their experiences at their schools. The company does not rank the 392 institutions on its overall list, only its subcategories
The 2027 edition marks the 35th year of The Princeton Review鈥檚 flagship college guide, which debuted in 1992. St. Bonaventure鈥檚 complete Princeton Review profile is .
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About the University: The nation鈥檚 first Franciscan university, St. Bonaventure is a community committed to transforming the lives of its students inside and outside the classroom, inspiring in them a commitment to academic excellence and lifelong civic engagement. Out of 164 regional universities in the North, St. Bonaventure was ranked in the Top 25 overall and for value by U.S. News and World Report (2026).
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Master's Entry to Practice (MEP) Nursing VIRTUAL Info Session
Learn more about the Master's Entry to Practice program in our virtual information session.
- 6:00- 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2026;
A Zoom meeting link will be sent to registrants.
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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) OPEN HOUSE
, St. BonaventureJoin us to ask questions, tour our campus, and explore opportunities for clinical experiences and internships.
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Francis: A New Oratorio by Richard Danielpour
Experience the world premiere of Francis, a powerful new oratorio by acclaimed composer Richard Danielpour inspired by the life of St. Francis of Assisi and commemorating the 800th anniversary of his death. Featuring a libretto by Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F. Led by JoAnn Falletta and featuring Claudia Christian as narrator, the performance brings together the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus for an unforgettable musical experience.
Sunday, October 11 | 2:30pm
- Kleinhans Music Hall
3 Symphony Circle
Buffalo, NY 14201A special ticket price of $40 is available for seats labeled pink and dark blue on the seating chart. Use promo code FRANCISJUBILEE when purchasing tickets online, or call the BPO Box Office at 716-885-5000 and mention the promo code.
Before the Performance:
A Special Bonaventure LuncheonJoin Sr. Margaret at Marcato by Oliver鈥檚 at Kleinhans Music Hall as she shares reflections on bringing the oratorio to life. The luncheon is free, but registration is required by Oct. 5. Performance tickets must be purchased separately.