Fontbonne University
Fontbonne University is a Catholic, liberal arts institution in St. Louis, MO. Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Fontbonne began as an academy for girls that has grown into a co-ed university featuring three colleges that offer more than 100 areas of study to choose from, which include Speech-Language Pathology, Deaf Education, and an ABET-accredited Computer Science program. On top of the main campus in the Clayton suburb of St. Louis, Fontbonne maintains a location in Manchester, MO, and offers degrees online, as well.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | October 15, 2019 | November 1, 2019 |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | October 15, 2019 | November 1, 2019 |
Admitted Student Stats
83%
Submitting ACT
1%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1145
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,375
Total Number of Undergrads
893
Classroom Sizes
0
100
38%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
54%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $26,340
|
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $26,340
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$9,846
|
| Books and Supplies | $1000
|
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
36%
Average Aid Per Year
$15,271
36%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,653
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$13,170
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
68%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,238
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$266
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
28
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
34%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Griffin
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Saint Louis
Chicago
Dallas
Kansas City
Atlanta
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,300
What Students Are Saying
3.36
Average Rating
Fontbonne University is a very small campus, which makes it great for receiving one on one time with instructors. Most of the students who go there are very friendly, and there are activities going on almost every weekend.
Stacy from Saint Louis, MO
Fontbonne is a family! It has amazing staff that want you to strive!
Madaline - Saint Louis, MO
Fontbonne University is a small campus with a close, tight-knit community. I love the University because I really get to know my professors and classmates, and the small class sizes allows for more discussion. Through academics and extracurriculars, I feel confident in entering the work force after graduation.
Mary from Saint Louis, MO
the professors are serious.
fontbonne is a great college!!
this university is worth attending.
fontbonne is a great college!!
this university is worth attending.
Carrie from Saint Louis, MO
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