Established in 1923, Fontbonne University is a private institution for higher education in liberal arts in Missouri’s Clayton city. It was initially founded as a women’s college in the Carondelet neighborhood of South St. Louis. In 1925, the university shifted the campus to its present-day site in Clayton. The college became a co-educational institution in the 1970s. It was in the year 2002 that the college received the status of a university. It has affiliation from the Roman Catholic Church. It has accreditations from the North Central Association (NCA) and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Situated in a residential section of Clayton, Missouri, the 16-acre main campus makes an attractive addition to the area. Red Missouri granite, trimmed with Bedford stone, enhances the majority of the ten campus buildings. The university boasts of avant-garde teaching and learning facilities that include spacious classrooms, conference rooms, workshop centers, and practice rooms equipped with Internet, smart boards, and projection equipment. Jack C. Taylor Library holds a collection of rare and unique printed and digital resources related to different subjects of study and interest. These resources are accessible to students and faculty members for teaching, learning, and research. The campus features a bookstore, swimming pool, fitness center, gymnasium, art gallery, theatres, and two food joints.
Other facilities provided on the campus include parking, career guidance, and health care services. The university also makes arrangements for personal counselors to help students deal with stress, fear, and various other mental issues and concerns. The campus features three residence halls that provide housing facilities to the students in standard rooms, suites, and apartment-style accommodations. The campus is situated close to major public transits and highways, making it easy for students to commute.
Fontbonne University has three colleges offering both undergraduate and post-graduate degree programs in about 100 areas of study. It renders programs in humanities, social science, arts, natural sciences, education, business, and management. It also offers special education programs for students with learning disabilities, mental handicaps, and behavioral disorders. Approximately 1400 students are enrolled at the university, which includes both on-campus and off-campus learners from 22 countries. The academic staff includes highly knowledgeable and experienced affiliates. The Student-to-faculty ratio at the university is 10:1.
The university has several clubs and societies that allow students to get involved in various interests other than subjects of study. The university has 17 athletic teams of sports such as baseball, basketball, lacrosse, golf, bowling, field hockey, tennis, cross country, lacrosse, track and field, volleyball, and soccer. With sporting affiliation from National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the teams participate in various intercollegiate competitions under the name, Griffin.
The university has a vast alumni network of 19,749 graduates across the globe. The alumni list includes some of the great leaders and renowned artists. Few notable names in the list are Bob Cassilly (American sculptor, creative director, and entrepreneur), Karla Drenner (politician and academic), Sam Dotson (security expert), Suzy Gorman (professional photographer), Mary Louise Preis (American politician), Kenneth Page (American actor and cabaret singer), Nate Tate (American politician) and John W. Hayden, Jr. (American police commissioner).
Master of Science in Computer Science
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : 290, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 11 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Business Administration
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 71
- Fees - INR 11.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MBA in Accounting
- Duration - 1 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : 480, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 8.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 9.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| MS - 1 Course | GRE - 290 & Above IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 70 & Above |
| MBA - 2 Courses | GMAT - 480 & Above IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 71 & Above |
| MA - 7 Courses | IELTS - 6-6.5 TOEFL - 80 & Above PTE - 48 & Above |
| BBA - 1 Course | IELTS - 5.5 & Above TOEFL - 65 & Above |
| MIM - 2 Courses | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 71 & Above GMAT - 480 & Above |
| BSc - 2 Courses | IELTS - 5.5 & Above TOEFL - 65 & Above |
| BE/Btech - 3 Courses | IELTS - 5.5 & Above TOEFL - 65 & Above |
| Other Courses - 2 Courses | IELTS - 6-7 TOEFL - 80-90 PTE - 48-53 |
Admission Requirement
| Documents | SOP - Not required LOR - Needed for all courses Essays - Needed for few courses CV - Needed for few courses Additional documents - Required |
|---|---|
| Application fees | USD 50 - 75 |
| Type of deadline | Regular |
| Intake Season & Deadlines | Fall - 15ᵗʰ Jun - 1ˢᵗ Jul 2021 Spring - 1ˢᵗ - 15ᵗʰ Nov 2021 Summer - 15ᵗʰ Apr 2021 |
Approximate Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MS - 1 Course | 18 - 24 Months | INR 11L USD 15,057 |
| MBA - 2 Courses | 12 - 24 Months | INR 8.5L - 11.7L USD 11,625 - 15,943 |
| MA - 7 Courses | 1.2 - 2 Years | INR 9.5L - 18.9L USD 12,926 - 25,851 |
| BBA - 1 Course | 4 Years | INR 20.6L USD 28,140 |
| MIM - 2 Courses | 1.5 - 2 Years | INR 9.7L USD 13,286 |
| BSc - 2 Courses | 4 Years | INR 19.6L USD 26,760 |
| BE/Btech - 3 Courses | 4 Years | INR 20.6L USD 28,140 |
| Other Courses - 2 Courses | 1.5 - 2 Years | INR 9.3L - 13.6L USD 12,696 - 18,527 |
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