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Christian Brothers University

Christian Brothers University

Memphis, TN · City · 905 students
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$9,854
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
55%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$57,478
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
87%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Christian Brothers University (CBU), a historic Lasallian Catholic institution in vibrant Midtown Memphis, is best known for its deeply rooted commitment to social justice, community service, and personalized education. The university boasts exceptionally strong academic programs, particularly within its highly respected Gadomski School of Engineering, its robust pre-professional health sciences tracks, and the Buckman School of Business. Campus life is defined by a diverse, tight-knit, and collaborative culture where students engage in Division II athletics, active student organizations, and local service initiatives. What sets CBU apart is its intimate 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio, which ensures that every undergraduate receives personalized faculty mentorship and direct access to hands-on internships throughout the Memphis metropolitan area.

Wikipedia:Christian Brothers University is a private Catholic university in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. It was founded in 1871 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, a Catholic teaching order.

Location
Memphis, TN, 38104 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MEM · Memphis
6 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$38,420
Housing & food (on campus)$11,055
Books & supplies$1,436
Cost of attendance$48,038
Average net price$9,854
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$38,420
Housing & food (on campus)$11,055
Books & supplies$1,436
Cost of attendance$48,038
Average net price$9,854
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$9,466
$30–48k
$11,657
$48–75k
$10,023
$75–110k
$12,839
$110k+
$5,843
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
55%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
41%
Back for yr 2
75%
Transferred
18%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
62% graduated · 21% transferred · 17% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$48,592
10 yrs after entry$57,478
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$28k
90th percentile$39,360
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs, $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
87%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1098
R 460–700 · M 560–680
ACT midpoint
22
Comp 19–24 · E 18–23 · M 16–25
SAT middle 50%: 1020–1380
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 46%Women 54%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
9 : 1
Pell grant
31%
First-gen
36%
Family income
$40,225
Independent
28%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
24%
Hispanic
23%
Black
23%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
10%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
12%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$48,592
After 10 yrs
$57,478
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing54
Business Administration, Management and Operations50
Psychology, General25
Biology, General24
Mechanical Engineering20
Marketing15
Natural Sciences14
Fine and Studio Arts14
Business/Commerce, General12
Design and Applied Arts11
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities9
Accounting and Related Services9
Computer Science8
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering8
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology8
International Business8
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$44M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$8,036/mo
Teaching spend
$9,137
per student
Federal loans
29%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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