Fontbonne University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 40%. 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Fontbonne University is a private nonprofit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri with approximately 207 undergraduate students enrolled. The graduation rate is 40%, and the typical graduate earns $46,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Fontbonne University was a private Catholic university in Clayton, Missouri, United States. Fontbonne University, established in 1923 as Fontbonne College, initially served as a women's college. Fontbonne College became co-educational in the 1970s. Its athletic teams competed in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. In 2023, there were 874 students enrolled.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 57% graduation rate and 64% freshman retention suggest a meaningful share of students don't finish, which is worth asking about during a campus visit. On the positive side, the median debt at graduation is a relatively modest $16,500, and the $18,251 average net price makes this one of the more affordable private university options in St. Louis. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, Catholic-rooted campus with personalized attention, but come in with a clear plan — students who thrive here seem to need strong self-direction to see it through.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (207 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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