If you are not currently enrolled as a student at Fontbonne, your first step will be to apply for undergraduate admission to the university. This includes applicants who have already earned a degree in another field outside of dietetics. Any previous college coursework you have completed will be reviewed for transferability and applied to our curriculum if approved.
If you have earned, or are currently in the process of earning, DPD verification through an ACEND accredited didactic program in dietetics, please see the information for DPD Graduates.
You may review the full curriculum guide for the CP (B.S. + M.A.) here.
Your application to the coordinated program will occur through an internal process once you have completed the program prerequisites. Your academic advisor will work closely with you to determine this timeline.
Our general criteria for admission to the CP are:
*We will consider applications from students who will have completed at least 75% (36 credits) of prerequisite courses by the semester they plan to begin the CP
Estimated Program Costs for students completing both a B.S. & M.A. (beginning at official CP start – typically junior/3rd year)
Tuition and Fees* |
Year 1 (including summer) = $30,570 Year 2 (including summer) = $27,100 Final year (summer semester only) = $3,200 Total estimated cost: $60,870 |
Graduation Fee |
$150 ($75 for B.S. + $75 for M.A.) |
Additional Course Fees (lab fees, RDN exam study materials, and electronic student tracking tool) |
$1100 |
Textbooks and Reference Materials |
$1600 |
Professional Liability Insurance |
$39 |
Physical Examination, Required Immunizations and health screenings |
$200 (estimated, depends on individual needs insurance plan) |
Background Check & Drug Screen** |
$120 |
ServSafe® or similar food protection certification (if not currently certified) |
$70 |
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Student Membership |
$58/year |
Parking on Campus |
$90/semester; $150/academic year |
*For information about refund of tuition and fees and/or program withdrawal, refer to the Academic Policies and Regulations in the online Fontbonne University catalog
**Additional immunizations and/or screening may be required by practice sites.
Please see the Tuition and Fees page for more information about tuition, aid, and scholarships.
Visit the Financial Aid Department webpage or contact the financial aid office to learn more about eligibility for aid, loans, and scholarships as this varies.