Located in St. Louis, Missouri in the suburb of Clayton, Fontbonne is a small private university wit Fontbonne University is a four-year, coeducational institution. It is dedicated to the liberal arts, responsive to the needs of professional areas and committed to the education of men and women. The university seeks to educate students to think critically, to act ethically and to assume responsibility as citizens and leaders. Fontbonne offers 24 undergraduate majors and nine master's degree programs in an atmosphere characterized by inclusion, open communication and personal concern. With a student/faculty ratio of 14:1 and more than 2,000 students, Fontbonne is known for the personal care and concern that come from a small school environment.