Fontbonne University
Private university in Clayton, Missouri, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fontbonne University is a private Catholic university in Clayton, Missouri.[2] 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.[3]
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Former names | St. Joseph's Academy (1841–1923) (separated from college in 1955) Fontbonne College (1923–2002) |
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Motto | Virtus et Scienta (Latin) |
Motto in English | Virtue and Knowledge |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1841; 183 years ago (1841) (predecessor) 1923; 101 years ago (1923) (college) |
Accreditation | HLC |
Religious affiliation | Catholic (Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet) |
Academic affiliations | ACCU[1] CIC |
Endowment | $17.1 million |
President | Nancy Blattner |
Students | 874 |
Undergraduates | 650 |
Postgraduates | 224 |
Location | , United States 38.6423°N 90.3157°W / 38.6423; -90.3157 |
Campus | Urban |
Colors | Purple, blue, gold, white |
Nickname | Griffins |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – SLIAC |
Mascot | Griffin |
Website | www |
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In March 2024, university officials made public their decision to cease operations by 2025.[4][5] Washington University in St. Louis agreed to purchase the campus.[6]