Saint Bonaventure, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

St Bonaventure University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,603-student campus.

4.99
Incidents / 1k students
#2,581
Rank of 3,050
#164
NY rank
2,603
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

St Bonaventure University reports 4.99 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,581 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 86% of ranked campuses its size.

4.99
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,581
of 3,050 ranked nationally
86%
report fewer incidents than this campus
7
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-5 reported incidents

St Bonaventure University decreased from 12 to 7 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

St Bonaventure University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Saint Bonaventure, NY, enrolling approximately 2,603 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 34 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #164 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,603 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at St Bonaventure University is "Rape" with 14 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 0.62 incidents per 1,000 students, St Bonaventure University reports 711% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

4.99 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2581

See peer comparison

State Rank (NY)

#164

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

7

across 11 crime categories

Where St Bonaventure University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

5 safer than 14% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). This entry sits in this band. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

St Bonaventure University percentile rank 15.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2581 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

St Bonaventure University reports 711% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$41,735
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,735
Avg Net Price
$27,074
Median Debt
$26,000
Pell Grant Recipients
27%
How does this cost rank in NY? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
82%
SAT Average
1197
SAT Math Range
530–640
ACT Average
24
ACT Range
24–30

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
86%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$48,559
Median Earnings (10yr)
$57,214
Loan Repayment (3yr)
81%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

St Bonaventure University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 53% (15 → 7 incidents)

5101520 202120222023 15 7 ▼ -53.3%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 110
Arson 000
Burglary 129
Fondling 231
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 365
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 49
Liquor 2023 0 116
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 77
Liquor 2022 0 152
Weapons 2022 0 4
Drugs 2021 0 77
Liquor 2021 0 231
Weapons 2021 0 0

St Bonaventure University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

NY

St Bonaventure University

4.99 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,581
Enrollment
2,603
Data year
2023

MA

Quincy College

0.38 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,227
Enrollment
2,603
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Quincy College
Quincy, MA · 2,603 enrolled
Safety Score 0.38
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI · 2,602 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA · 2,604 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, OH · 2,606 enrolled
Safety Score 0.38
Richard Bland College
South Prince George, VA · 2,598 enrolled
Safety Score 2.31

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest St Bonaventure University nationally (rank #2581), regardless of size or state.

Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
National Rank #2580
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS
National Rank #2582
Cascadia College
Bothell, WA
National Rank #2579
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
National Rank #2583
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
National Rank #2578

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St Bonaventure University safe?
St Bonaventure University has a safety score of 4.99 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,581 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at St Bonaventure University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does St Bonaventure University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does St Bonaventure University have fire safety data?
Yes. St Bonaventure University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding St Bonaventure University's Safety Profile

St Bonaventure University in Saint Bonaventure, NY enrolls 2,603 students and has a safety score of 4.99 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2581 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 12 in 2022 to 7 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

St Bonaventure University's 4.99 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

Every figure on PlainCampus is rendered directly from federal Clery Act source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal Clery Act source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

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