Campus Vibe
Tight-knitSuburban
Known for business — close-knit campus
Fontbonne University is a private institution in Saint Louis with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 632 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,825 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,251.
Established
1841
Motto
Virtus et Scienta
Mascot
Griffin
Type
Private university
Conference
Division III ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III
Campus Visits
1 upcoming visit · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Tour
95%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
632Students
9:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$48,825Earnings 10yr
$18,251Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate95.0%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$28,976
Room & Board$11,232
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$42,982
Average Net Price$18,251
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$13,464
$30–48K$14,682
$48–75K$20,742
$75–110K$23,296
$110K+$25,373
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$18,251
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3500.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (68)
Student Body
Undergrads
632
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
48%
Race & Ethnicity
White 61%
Black 28%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate56.8%
Freshman Retention64.1%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$44,150
8 Years$48,035
10 Years$48,825
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$42,100
Men
$57,600
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
91Average
Estimated from MO state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
St. Louispop. 290K
6 mi(10 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
231 mi(400 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
236 mi(409 min)