Fontbonne University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5045 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1415 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1336 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #6 of 16 | In St. Louis |
| #5365 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 684
- Graduates
- 260
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.fontbonne.edu
Fontbonne University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Fontbonne University has an acceptance rate of 94% and is among the 31% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 94% | 95% |
| Applicants | 880 | 458 | 422 |
| Admissions | 831 | 429 | 402 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 181 | 111 | 70 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
644 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
142 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 561 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 202 (21%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 81 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 40 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 29 (3%) |
| Asian | 15 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 13 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Fontbonne University is $20,732 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,424 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,458 |
| $48-75K | $18,104 |
| $75-110K | $24,146 |
| $110K+ | $25,000 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,996 | $13,950 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,996 | $13,950 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,996 | $13,950 |
| Fee in-district | $700 | $630 |
| Fee in-state | $700 | $630 |
| Fee out-of-state | $700 | $630 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 288 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,902 |
| Room charge | $5,375 |
| Meal charge | $5,527 |
Fontbonne University majors
Fontbonne University has granted 143 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs, 111 master's across 16 programs, and 6 doctorate degrees in Learning Sciences. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Fontbonne University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 8 | 34 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 | 14 | |
| General Studies | 17 | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 14 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | 6 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 10 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 10 | ||
| Social Work | 10 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 9 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 8 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Education, General | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 3 | 4 | |
| Psychology, General | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | 1 | |
| Learning Sciences | 6 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 5 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 5 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 4 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | 1 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | ||
| Computational Science | 2 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 2 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Digital Arts | 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Human Services, General | 1 | ||
| Management Science | 1 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 1 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 1 | ||
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 1 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Writing, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 143 | 111 | 6 |
Fontbonne University has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 43% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 49% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Fontbonne University has published 219 scientific papers with 2,956 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, Biology, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 6 | 4 |
| 2000 | 8 | 8 |
| 2001 | 3 | 7 |
| 2002 | 2 | 21 |
| 2003 | 3 | 44 |
| 2004 | 2 | 44 |
| 2005 | 3 | 41 |
| 2006 | 1 | 48 |
| 2007 | 6 | 67 |
| 2008 | 0 | 69 |
| 2009 | 2 | 71 |
| 2010 | 13 | 77 |
| 2011 | 4 | 87 |
| 2012 | 2 | 78 |
| 2013 | 10 | 93 |
| 2014 | 7 | 102 |
| 2015 | 9 | 117 |
| 2016 | 12 | 126 |
| 2017 | 9 | 143 |
| 2018 | 30 | 148 |
| 2019 | 13 | 188 |
| 2020 | 15 | 264 |
| 2021 | 4 | 404 |
| 2022 | 14 | 308 |
| 2023 | 19 | 318 |
Notable alumni
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Ken Page
- Occupations
- comediandancermusicianvoice actoractor
- Biography
-
Ken Page is an American actor and singer. Page created the role of "Ken" in the original Broadway production of Ain't Misbehavin', and played the role of "Old Deuteronomy" in both the original Broadway and filmed stage productions of Cats. Page is also known as the voice of Oogie Boogie in The Nightmare Before Christmas franchise. He also was in the original Broadway production of The Wiz as The Lion and the first Broadway revival of Guys and Dolls as Nicely-Nicely Johnson.
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Bob Cassilly
- Occupations
- sculptor
- Biography
-
Robert James Cassilly Jr. was an American sculptor, entrepreneur, and creative director based in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1997, Cassilly founded the idiosyncratic City Museum, which draws over 700,000 visitors a year and is one of the city's leading tourist attractions.
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Suzy Gorman
- Years
- 1962-.. (age 62)
- Occupations
- photographer
- Biography
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Suzanne Gorman is an American photographer based in St. Louis. Her client list includes former President Bill Clinton, former First Ladies Barbara Bush and Hillary Clinton, and sports and entertainment personalities such as Nelly, Cory Spinks, Bob Costas, Ozzie Smith, Jackie Joyner, Stephanie Patton, and Kathryn Sansone. She has also photographed Cirque du Soleil and hip-hop and musical artists such as Destiny's Child and Sting.
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Jane Edward Schilling
- Occupations
- activisthistorian
- Biography
-
Jane Edward Schilling, CSJ was an American activist, historian, university administrator, and religious sister who served as founding Vice President of Martin University in Indianapolis, Indiana.
General info
| Founded | 1923 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Virtus et Scienta Virtue and Knowledge |
| Colors | purple, gold, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (June - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 199 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 6800 Wydown Blvd Saint Louis, Missouri, 63105-3098 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 302,000 |
| Phone | 3148623456 |