Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
Located in Memphis, Tennessee, Christian Brothers University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 4,325 prospective students applied, and 2,160 were granted admission. Of those admitted 282 enrolled in the school. 1,455 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 463 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $33,900 plus fees of $980. CBU is ranked 472 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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CBU is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Christian Brothers University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#472 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#312 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#10 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#216 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 21/27 |
| Weighted GPA | 3.78 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,288 |
| Other Fees | $980 |
| Room and Board | $9,417 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,190 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,775 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 39% |
| Psychology | 18% |
| Engineering | 9% |
| Physical Sciences | 9% |
| Biology | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219833 IPEDS survey data for Christian Brothers University.
Current students may use the Christian Brothers University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.