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94.4%Acceptance
$28,976Tuition
632Students
57%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$48,825Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Roman Catholic

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$28,976
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,976
Average Net Price
$18,251
Students Receiving Financial Aid
48.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,232
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,600
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,208
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$265/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
50.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
64.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
48.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $13,464
$30,001 – $48,000 $14,682
$48,001 – $75,000 $20,742
$75,001 – $110,000 $23,296
$110,001+ $25,373

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Cost Overview

Most Fontbonne families pay far less than the $28,976 sticker price. The average net cost drops to $18,251 after aid. Low-income students get the biggest break, paying just $13,464 annually if their families earn under $30,000. Even middle-class families earning $75,000-$110,000 pay around $23,296 per year. Over four years, expect total costs between $54,000 and $93,000 depending on your family's income.

The typical graduate leaves with $25,000 in debt, translating to $265 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $48,825 ten years out, most alumni can manage this load comfortably. Nearly half of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the school's commitment to serving working-class families. The best deals go to high-need students from Missouri families, who make up 86% of enrollment and qualify for the steepest discounts.

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