Fontbonne University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	282
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	78%
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	61%

Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, Fontbonne University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that Fontbonne University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Fontbonne University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Fontbonne University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Fontbonne University is 71% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Fontbonne University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,200

Cost of attendance at Fontbonne University in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,200

Cost of attendance at Fontbonne University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Fontbonne University received on average $22,844 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,844

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	94	55%	$5,126	$481,878
Other Federal Grant	150	88%	$4,172	$625,726
State Grant/Scholarships	80	47%	$1,860	$148,800
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	168	99%	$18,369	$3,086,050
Total Grant & Scholarships	169	99%	$22,844	$3,860,576

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fontbonne University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Fontbonne University students is 61.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.3%.

61.2%

asian 80.0% 4 students
African American 63.2% 12 students
white 62.5% 85 students
International Students 62.5% 5 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Fontbonne University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fontbonne University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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