Fontbonne University

https://www.fontbonne.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,700

1.5% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$19,481

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.871%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

78.1%

594 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

955

78.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

61.2%

109 Graduates

About

Fontbonne University is a higher education institution located in St. Louis County, MO. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Fontbonne University were Speech-Language Pathology (39 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (15 degrees), and General Education (13 degrees).

In 2021, 319 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fontbonne University. 62.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (236 degrees), 7.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fontbonne University is $27,700, which is $4,516 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Fontbonne University is $27,700, which is $4,516 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,481.

In 2021, 95% of undergraduate students attending Fontbonne University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,700

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Fontbonne University was $27,700. The cost of tuition at Fontbonne University is $4,516 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fontbonne University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,481

2021 Value

17.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fontbonne University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,481. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fontbonne University grew by 17.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fontbonne University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,247

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fontbonne University was of $9,247 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.99% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fontbonne University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Fontbonne University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5.56% with respect to 2020, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fontbonne University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.871%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fontbonne University was 0.871%, which represents 4 out of the 459 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Fontbonne University received 594 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 17.2% annual growth. Out of those 594 applicants, 464 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.1% acceptance rate.

There were 955 students enrolled at Fontbonne University in 2021. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Fontbonne University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

464

Accepted Out of 594

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Fontbonne University was 78.1% (464 admissions from 594 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 85.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 17.2%, while admissions declined by −24.2%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Fontbonne University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2020)

Scores Submitted (2020)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Fontbonne University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Fontbonne University had a total enrollment of 955 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fontbonne University is 747 students and the part-time enrollment is 208. This means that 78.2% of students enrolled at Fontbonne University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fontbonne University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.4% White, 22.2% Black or African American, 3.04% Two or More Races, 1.99% Hispanic or Latino, 1.36% Asian, 0.105% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.105% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fontbonne University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.3%), followed by White Male (27.2%) and Black or African American Female (17.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.2%), followed by White Male (7.1%) and Black or African American Female (6.45%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fontbonne University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 955 students. The full-time enrollment at Fontbonne University is 747 and the part-time enrollment is 208. This means that 78.2% of students enrolled at Fontbonne University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fontbonne University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fontbonne University was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Fontbonne University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fontbonne University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
586 enrolled students
Black or African American
212 enrolled students
Two or More Races
29 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fontbonne University is 61.4% White, 22.2% Black or African American, 3.04% Two or More Races, 1.99% Hispanic or Latino, 1.36% Asian, 0.105% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.105% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 54 students (5.65%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 79 more women than men received degrees from Fontbonne University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fontbonne University is white (236 degrees awarded). There were 7.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Fontbonne University is Speech-Language Pathology (39 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (15 degrees) and General Education (13 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fontbonne University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (59 degrees awarded), History (5 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fontbonne University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,736,438 people), Software developers (521,425 people), Secondary school teachers (480,512 people), Education administrators (296,457 people), and Other managers (292,032 people).

The most specialized majors at Fontbonne University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (59 degrees awarded), History (5 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (20 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (29 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fontbonne University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Fontbonne University are EDUCATION. (59 degrees awarded), History (5 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (20 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (29 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fontbonne University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,002,632 people), Computer Systems Design (644,982 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (467,715 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (257,863 people), and Individual & family services (164,646 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fontbonne University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
27 degree-majors awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
14 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
13 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Fontbonne University was General Business Administration & Management with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Fontbonne University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

120

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

199

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Fontbonne University, which is 0.603 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (199).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fontbonne University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Fontbonne University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.47 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Fontbonne University in Speech-Language Pathology, which is 15.7 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 44% of students graduating from Fontbonne University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fontbonne University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.917% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
236 degrees awarded
Black or African American
33 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fontbonne University is white (236 degrees awarded). There were 7.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).

3.45% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
147 degrees awarded
White Male
89 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fontbonne University is white female (147 degrees awarded). There were 1.65 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (89 degrees).

Operations

Fontbonne University has an endowment valued at nearly $17.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.46M (20%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Fontbonne University had a total salary expenditure of 24.5M. Fontbonne University employs 18 Assistant professors, 15 Professors and 14 Associate professors. Most academics at Fontbonne University are Female Assistant professor (14), Female Associate professor (10), and Female Professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fontbonne University are: Management, with 30 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 26 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees.

Endowment

$17.3M

2021 Endowment

13.4%

growth from 2020

Fontbonne University has an endowment valued at about $17.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Fontbonne University grew 13.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $33.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Fontbonne University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.4M

2021 Salaries

7.84%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Fontbonne University paid a median of $10.4M in salaries, which represents 42.5% of their overall expenditure ($24.5M) and a 7.84% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.7M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Fontbonne University paid a total of $3.7M to 56 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fontbonne University were Assistant professor with 18 employees, Professor with 15 employees, and Associate professor with 14 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fontbonne University were Management with 30 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 26 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fontbonne University was Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, Female Associate professor with 10 employees, and Female Professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fontbonne University.