Fontbonne University: Review & Facts
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Fontbonne University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 945 students enrolled. This school was established in 1923 and is one of the 22 colleges located in Saint Louis, Missouri.Fontbonne University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.
Academic Offerings
Fontbonne University will give you the option to earn a 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.Majors
Offered
Offered
52
Fontbonne University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 52 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Education, Management, Business, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The student retention rate at Fontbonne University is fair at 72% (close to Missouri average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.
Student Retention
72%
Fair
The graduation rate at Fontbonne University is average: 66%.Student to faculty ratio at Fontbonne University is good - 9:1. Learn more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition costs are very high - around $28,000 per year. The additional fees at Fontbonne University (not included in tuition costs) are about $700; which makes it a total of $28,700 a year.Read the details about Fontbonne University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
94%
Easy
According to recent data, 880 applications were submitted and 831 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.The school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.
Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Fontbonne University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$5,400
Medium
Fontbonne University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Fontbonne University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
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Grade
C-
Unsafe
Fontbonne University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 300 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- approximately $5,400 per year.Based on the college crime data, Fontbonne University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Fontbonne University Location and Address
Postal Address:Fontbonne University
6800 Wydown Blvd
Saint Louis, Missouri
63105-3098, USA
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