Fontbonne University

https://www.fontbonne.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,276

1% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$19,519

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

95%

1,067 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

874

83.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

56.8%

79 Graduates

About

Fontbonne University is a higher education institution located in St. Louis County, MO. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Fontbonne University were Speech-Language Pathology (52 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (16 degrees), and Community Health & Preventative Medicine (13 degrees).

In 2023, 296 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fontbonne University. 67.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (187 degrees), 5.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fontbonne University is $28,276, which is $3,701 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fontbonne University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 376 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Fontbonne University is $28,276, which is $3,701 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,519.

In 2023, 94% of undergraduate students attending Fontbonne University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,276

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Fontbonne University was $28,276. The cost of tuition at Fontbonne University is $3,701 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$19,519

2023 Value

5.85%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Fontbonne University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,519. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Fontbonne University grew by 5.85%.

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

$9,627

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fontbonne University was of $9,627 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.97% between 2022 and 2023.

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

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Fontbonne University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6% with respect to 2022, when 100% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fontbonne University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 376 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 1,067 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 21.3% annual growth. Out of those 1,067 applicants, 1,014 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95% acceptance rate.

There were 874 students enrolled at Fontbonne University in 2023.

Fontbonne University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,014

Accepted Out of 1,067

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Fontbonne University was 95% (1,014 admissions from 1,067 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 94.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 21.3%, while admissions grew by 22%.

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

0% of enrolled first-time students at Fontbonne University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Fontbonne University had a total enrollment of 874 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Fontbonne University is 733 students and the part-time enrollment is 141. This means that 83.9% of students enrolled at Fontbonne University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fontbonne University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.2% White, 23.3% Black or African American, 4.69% Two or More Races, 2.06% Asian, 1.03% Hispanic or Latino, 0.458% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.114% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fontbonne University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (31.2%), followed by White Female (30.2%) and Black or African American Male (13.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.2%), followed by White Male (10.2%) and Black or African American Female (5.96%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fontbonne University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 874 students. The full-time enrollment at Fontbonne University is 733 and the part-time enrollment is 141. This means that 83.9% of students enrolled at Fontbonne University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

64%

2023 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 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

White
544 enrolled students
Black or African American
204 enrolled students
Two or More Races
41 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fontbonne University is 62.2% White, 23.3% Black or African American, 4.69% Two or More Races, 2.06% Asian, 1.03% Hispanic or Latino, 0.458% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.114% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 34 students (3.89%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 102 more women than men received degrees from Fontbonne University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fontbonne University is white (187 degrees awarded). There were 5.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Fontbonne University is Speech-Language Pathology (52 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (16 degrees) and Community Health & Preventative Medicine (13 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (65 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees), and Health (85 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 (1,742,110 people), Registered nurses (1,608,210 people), Accountants & auditors (1,065,326 people), Other managers (927,874 people), and Secondary school teachers (623,804 people).

The most specialized majors at Fontbonne University in 2023 are Education (65 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees), Health (85 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (13 degrees), and Business (65 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Fontbonne University are Education (65 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees), Health (85 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (13 degrees), and Business (65 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2,964,955 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,650,300 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (383,876 people), Outpatient care centers (337,526 people), and Offices of physicians (236,614 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 (2023)

Speech-Language Pathology
52 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
16 degrees awarded
Community Health & Preventative Medicine
13 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Fontbonne University was Speech-Language Pathology with 52 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

199

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 97 degrees were awarded to men at Fontbonne University, which is 0.487 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 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Fontbonne University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.889 times less than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Fontbonne University in Speech-Language Pathology, which is 11 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 49% of students graduating from Fontbonne University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% 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 2023 at Fontbonne University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 3.8% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
187 degrees awarded
Black or African American
36 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fontbonne University is white (187 degrees awarded). There were 5.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

14.2% of degree recipients (42 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
114 degrees awarded
White Male
73 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fontbonne University is white female (114 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (73 degrees).

Operations

Fontbonne University has an endowment valued at nearly $10.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.22M (11.5%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Fontbonne University had a total salary expenditure of 27.7M. Fontbonne University employs 24 Assistant professors, 14 Associate professors and 13 Professors. Most academics at Fontbonne University are Female Assistant professor (18), Female Associate professor (11), and Female Professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fontbonne University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 27 employees, Management, with 25 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees.

Endowment

$10.6M

2023 Endowment

25.2%

decline from 2022

Fontbonne University has an endowment valued at about $10.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Fontbonne University declined 25.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $39.1M 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

$11.9M

2023 Salaries

6.04%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Fontbonne University paid a median of $11.9M in salaries, which represents 43% of their overall expenditure ($27.7M) and a 6.04% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.55% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.84% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.06M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Fontbonne University paid a total of $4.06M to 60 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

24 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

27 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fontbonne University were Assistant professor with 24 employees, Associate professor with 14 employees, and Professor with 13 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fontbonne University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 27 employees, Management with 25 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fontbonne University was Female Assistant professor with 18 employees, Female Associate professor with 11 employees, and Female Professor with 9 employees.

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

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