Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, Missouri 63105-3098
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Early history Fontbonne University, established in 1923 as "Fontbonne College" as a women's college, takes its name from Mother St.
- •More than a century and a half before, in 1650, the Sisters of St.
- •Joseph came to the United States in 1836 and established American roots at Carondelet, a small community in south St.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
35.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,500
Programs (68)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
64%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MO state average + suburban adjustment