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Helping first-time freshmen to thrive

Small campus. Big hearts. Strong values. Passionate people. Welcome to Fontbonne University.

If you’re thinking about becoming a Griffin, this is the place to start. Check out our virtual experience page to sign up for upcoming events, take a campus tour, and connect with counselors and coaches! Read on to learn more about Fontbonne, then begin the application process.

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Scholarships and Tuition

We understand that cost plays an important part in your college decision. Fontbonne University offers a variety of financial assistance programs to bring a quality liberal arts education within reach.
Life at Fontbonne is about more than lectures and labs. It’s about finding your community and discovering yourself. Here, you will be challenged and supported while making memories and connections that will last a lifetime.
A Fontbonne, our long-standing commitment to creating educational opportunity makes a private education possible for low-income students. This unique program aims to make the dream of a debt-free college education a reality.
Fontbonne University offers more than 80 majors, minors and partnership programs. If you’re unsure of your major, don’t worry. View our Majors and Careers guide to learn more about the opportunities afforded by each of our areas of study.

Get the Scoop

Learn more about what to expect and how to prepare for success from someone who’s faced a journey similar to yours.

Talk directly with a Fontbonne Student Ambassador: ambassadors@fontbonne.edu

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Last revised: June 2015

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