Fontbonne University's published cost of attendance shapes differently across income levels through need-based financial aid. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs to help families bridge the gap between sticker price and what they actually pay.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
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| $30–48k | No data |
| $48–75k | No data |
| $75–110k | No data |
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Fontbonne University's published cost of attendance shapes differently across income levels through need-based financial aid. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs to help families bridge the gap between sticker price and what they actually pay. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary based on demonstrated financial need, so some families in each band pay more and some less than typical figures. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000. Families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,962; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at Fontbonne University's median four-year earnings of $55,401, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on lower-earning program clusters, four-year earnings of $44,557 would shift the real monthly burden substantially — a pattern worth exploring at the program level rather than at the institutional average. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning and income-driven repayment options — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Fontbonne University earn median 4-year earnings of $55,401, placing Fontbonne University in the 30.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Fontbonne University #859 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings trajectory reflects Fontbonne University's concentration in health-related fields, where demand remains strong and career pathways lead to stable, well-compensated roles. Health professions dominate Fontbonne University's degree output and drive the institution's economic profile. General Studies is the largest program with 17 graduates, followed by Business Administration with 16 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $60,878 — 0.9× the national benchmark for the field. The Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management program graduates 10 students, while Special Education and Teaching with 10 graduates earns $43,770, at 0.9× the national benchmark. Social Work rounds out the top five with 10 graduates earning $43,805, or 0.8× benchmark. This program mix — anchored in nursing, allied health, and clinical sciences — positions Fontbonne University as a pipeline into Missouri's healthcare workforce, where regional employer demand translates into reliable post-graduation outcomes.
