Overview
Enrollment
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 1,167 prospective students applied, and 1,127 were granted admission. Of those admitted 271 enrolled in the school. 1,530 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 264 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $34,820 plus fees of $0. CBU is ranked 625 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
CBU is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Christian Brothers University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#625 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#410 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#17 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#13 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#14 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1280 |
| ACT | 18/25 |
| GPA | 3.67 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,288 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $9,417 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,190 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,715 |
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% |
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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.