Overview
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.
Acceptance Rate:
94%
Average Net Price:
$16,531
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1063
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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. | $28,976 |
| 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. | $28,976 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
89%
Need Met
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.
46%
Average Aid Per Year
$22,284
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,795
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$17,647
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
39%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2544
99%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,795
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$13,659,161
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$106,000
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.
65%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,776
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.
$19,319
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.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
65%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,774
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,616
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
880
Students Applied
93%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
50
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
36%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1063
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
944
Total Number of Undergrads
684
0
100
49%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
66%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
48
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
11
Countries Represented
7
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
32%
Student Organizations
28
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
34%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
75%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Griffin
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
129
Total Female Athletes
94
Intramural Sports
3
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Fontbonne University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,300
Top 5 Cities
Saint Louis
Chicago
Dallas
Kansas City
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
Anheuser-Busch
St. Louis area school districts
Boeing
AT&T
Aramark
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Healthcare Services
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.
$19,319
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
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.
$239
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI am a Special Education major at Fontbonne, and I absolutely love the program! The class sizes are perfect, and I have so much experience. The professors really care about your future as a teacher.
Melissa from Springfield, IL
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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