Fontbonne University

Fontbonne University's tuition ranged from $25,000 to $29,999 for both local and international undergraduate students. Postgraduate tuition was between $12,500 and $14,999. The university accepted gifts from alumni and donors to help current students finish their degrees, including scholarships for summer courses and reduced graduate tuition.

Fontbonne University had a selective admission policy with an acceptance rate range of 70-79%. The university looked for students with good grades and a good fit for the institution. Students were admitted on a rolling basis, and there was no application fee for domestic students.

Fontbonne University provided a holistic learning experience rooted in excellence, fostering critical thinking, ethical action, and effective communication. With a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio, the university offered personal attention and discussion opportunities. The university honored the values and heritage of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

Fontbonne University graduates had an overall career outcome rate of 89% for Bachelor’s degree earners, 93% for graduate degree earners, and 100% for Doctoral degree earners between July 2021 and June 2022. The university prepared students for successful careers in various fields, emphasizing problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.

Fontbonne University offered a vibrant campus life with opportunities for students to get involved in clubs, organizations, and campus events. Approximately 75% of first-time full-time freshmen lived on campus. The university had a diverse student body, with 59% female and 41% male, and 33% students of color.

The Fontbonne University Department of Public Safety (DPS) provided protective and safety services to the campus community, supervised by Per Mar Security. DPS officers conducted 24-hour preventative patrols of campus buildings and parking lots. Emergency Blue-Light Telephones were located on the South parking lot.

The TELOS honors program at Fontbonne University was a holistic, customized program for motivated and intellectually curious students. It focused on transformation, exploration, leadership, occupation, and service and social justice. Students worked with advisors to customize a program of study and participated in interdisciplinary seminars.

Fontbonne University had a diverse student body, including 3% non-U.S. residents representing 24 countries. The university's FISA (Friends of International Students Association) promoted international and national student interaction and eased the transition for international students.