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College Info
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At a glance
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- private
Official website
www.fontbonne.eduUSAQS #1101 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Fontbonne University
Fontbonne University is a private Catholic university located in St. Louis, Missouri. It was founded in 1863 by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and is named after Saint Fontbonne, a 19th-century French saint. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, education, nursing, and social work. Fontbonne University is known for its strong commitment to service learning and community engagement, with many of its programs incorporating service-learning components.
Key Facts
Last full enrichment: 8 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
US News #101 · 2023Times #801 · 2023QS #1101 · 2023
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 150 acres
Fontbonne University offers a vibrant urban campus life with a strong sense of community, featuring a diverse student body and a variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities.
SportyAcademicResidentialIntimate Community
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Diversity
1/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
87% placement rate
With an 87% placement rate, Fontbonne University graduates are well-prepared for careers in fields such as Nursing, Computer Science, and Psychology, with an average starting salary of $45,000.
Popular fields
NursingComputer SciencePsychologyData ScienceEnglishEducationTheologyBusiness Administration
Top Recruiters
AmazonGoogleMicrosoftDeloitteJPMorgan
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Student Life
2,500 students (100 international)
Campus: Urban, 150 acres
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
The university has a student population of 2,500, fostering a close-knit community with a focus on academic excellence and personal growth.
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 65%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Fontbonne University has an acceptance rate of 65%, with the best time to apply being between December and March for the Fall semester, with rolling admissions for other programs.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 65%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school