Fontbonne University is a private, coeducational institution located in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1923 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, it operates as a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Catholic tradition. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, emphasizing small class sizes and personalized education.
As a private university, Fontbonne relies on tuition, donations, and endowments rather than state funding. This distinction allows it greater autonomy in curriculum design and institutional priorities compared to public universities, which receive government support and adhere to state regulations.
