Fontbonne University is a private Catholic university in Clayton, Missouri. Fontbonne University, established in 1923 as Fontbonne College, initially served as a women's college. Fontbonne College became co-educational in the 1970s. Its athletic teams compete in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. In 2023, there were 874 students enrolled.
Former names: St. Joseph's Academy (1841–1923) (separated from college in 1955) · Fontbonne College (1923–2002)
Motto: Virtus et Scienta (Latin)
Motto in English: Virtue and Knowledge
Type: Private university
Established: 1841 (predecessor) · 1923 (college)
Accreditation: HLC
Religious affiliation: Catholic (Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet)
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