Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, MO6800 Wydown Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63105-3098
314-862-3456
Fontbonne University is a private Catholic university in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1923 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Fontbonne was the first women's college in the city of St. Louis. The university is named after Mother St. John Fontbonne, superior of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet from 1804 to 1815. Fontbonne offers bachelor's and master's degrees in a variety of disciplines.
Fontbonne University was founded in 1923 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. The university is named after Mother St. John Fontbonne, superior of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet from 1804 to 1815. Fontbonne was the first women's college in the city of St. Louis. The university offers bachelor's and master's degrees in a variety of disciplines.
Fontbonne University's main campus is located in the Clayton-Tamm neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. The campus is situated on 14 acres (5.7 ha) of land. The university also has a branch campus in the city of Hazelwood, Missouri.
Fontbonne University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The university's athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III.
Fontbonne University's mission is to provide a quality education rooted in the Catholic tradition. The university strives to prepare its students for ethical leadership and service in a global society.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 1112
Acceptance Rate: 85.36%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.fontbonne.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.fontbonne.edu/admission-aid/scholarships-tuition/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $44081
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $44081
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Fontbonne University is $161569.64. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Fontbonne University. For graduates of Fontbonne University, we saw an average early-career income of $48200.00 and mid-career income of $76900.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.