Christian Brothers University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	605
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	97%
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	59%

Located in Memphis, Tennessee, CBU-Memphis is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 97% indicates that CBU-Memphis is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Christian Brothers University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, CBU-Memphis emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at CBU-Memphis is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at CBU-Memphis do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,820

Cost of attendance at Christian Brothers University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,820

Cost of attendance at Christian Brothers University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Christian Brothers University received on average $26,858 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$26,858

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	109	39%	$4,712	$513,573
Other Federal Grant	109	39%	$5,002	$545,248
State Grant/Scholarships	173	62%	$5,086	$879,850
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	281	100%	$21,787	$6,122,074
Total Grant & Scholarships	281	100%	$26,858	$7,547,172

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Christian Brothers University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Christian Brothers University students is 59.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.4%.

59.2%

asian 60.9% 14 students
African American 49.3% 35 students
white 65.9% 85 students
unknown 67.7% 21 students
hispanic 68.2% 15 students
International Students 28.6% 4 students
Mixed Race 52.9% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Gulf South Conference
Basketball Gulf South Conference
Track and Cross Country Gulf South Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Christian Brothers University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Christian Brothers University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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