Fontbonne University is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States. It was founded in the year 1923 and named after Mother St. John Fontbonne, who is known for the re-establishment of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph (CSJ) in 1808. The university offers degree programs in various areas of study including business administration, elementary education, fine arts, accounting, and human services. Online programs are also available for outstation students.
The men's sports teams of the university compete in basketball, baseball, track and field, cross country, lacrosse, golf, soccer, tennis and volleyball. The women's teams also participate in a wide variety of sports such as bowling, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, track and field, golf, softball, soccer, tennis and volleyball.
Fontbonne is in a large suburb, in Saint Louis, MO. The school has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation. Fontbonne is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at Fontbonne include art studies, fine arts, business and management, education and teaching, and construction trades.
The school does not admit all applicants.
Some professors at Fontbonne are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 2,969 students (2,553 full-time equivalent). Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Fontbonne.
The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Fontbonne belong to the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Fontbonne University
6800 Wydown Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63105-3098
General Phone: (314) 862-3456
http://www.fontbonne.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 428 | business management, organizational behavior, human resources management, business and related services, taxation, accounting, sales, merchandising and sales |
| Education and Teaching | 174 | education, special ed, early childhood education, computer teaching, education of hearing impaired, elementary school teaching, family/home economics teaching, middle school teaching, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 42 | speech pathology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 38 | dietitian, sports and fitness management |
| Liberal Arts | 33 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, English, history, Spanish language |
| Media | 19 | communication studies, advertising |
| Art Studies | 17 | art studies |
| Construction Trades | 15 | apparel and textiles |
| Family and Social Work | 12 | human services |
| Therapy and Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 8 | fine arts |
| Science | 6 | biology, biotechnology |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Fontbonne in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 468 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 344 | 12 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Fontbonne had a total enrollment of 2,969 students (2,553 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 33% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 82% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Fontbonne offers campus housing for 280 of its 2,553 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Louis, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 547 | 448 | 82% | 192 | 43% |
| Men | 196 | 165 | 84% | 76 | 46% |
| Women | 351 | 283 | 81% | 116 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,320 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,320 |
| Room and board | $ 7,240 |
| Room charge | $ 4,152 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,088 |
| Books and supplies | $ 650 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,342 |
Financial Aid:
Fontbonne participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 246400)
Fontbonne has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $43,991 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $63,716 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $64,512 | 10 | $73,141 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $58,007 | 11 | $54,382 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $46,196 | 14 | $49,194 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $44,671 | 16 | $37,742 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $54,886 | 51 | $51,416 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Organizational Behavior Studies
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Computer Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Elementary Education and Teaching
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fontbonne Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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