Christian Brothers University

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About Christian Brothers University

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Christian Brothers University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Memphis, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,321, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The university offers 68 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 59%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $34,820.

Memphis, TN

$34,820

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Admissions Breakdown

97%

Acceptance Rate Insight

97% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

67%

Retention Rate Insight

67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

59%

Graduation Rate Insight

59% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile18-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1030-1280

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

65%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

27%

Unknown

18%

Black

20%

Hispanic

8%

Two or more races

8%

Non-U.S. Citizen

14%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

39%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

5

Total Online Enrollment

1167

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

95% On-campus

5% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold24% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

39%

State Grant Aid

62%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

39%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,002
State Grant Aid$5,086
Institution Grant Aid$21,787
Pell Grant Aid$4,789

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debtafter graduation

$37k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

19.4%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND GENDER STUDIES.
2BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
3BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
4COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
5EDUCATION.
6ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
7ENGINEERING.
8ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
9ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
10FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
11HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
12HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
13HISTORY
14HISTORY.
15HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
16LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
17MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
18MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
19PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
20PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
21PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
22PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
23PSYCHOLOGY.
24SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
25VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.