Christian Brothers University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4255 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1187 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1112 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #4 of 11 | In Memphis |
| #3747 of 4,464 | For Radiology and Nuclear medicine |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 1,204
- Graduates
- 839
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.cbu.edu
Christian Brothers University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Christian Brothers University has an acceptance rate of 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 89% | 88% |
| Applicants | 1,105 | 487 | 616 |
| Admissions | 977 | 433 | 542 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 199 | 84 | 115 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
920 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
74 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
15 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1300
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Christian Brothers University are 1040-1300 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
112 or 56%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Christian Brothers University are 18-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Nonresident Alien | 560 (27%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 428 (21%) |
| White | 427 (21%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 251 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 221 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 111 (5%) |
| Asian | 34 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Christian Brothers University is $17,068 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $8,886 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,157 |
| $48-75K | $12,547 |
| $75-110K | $11,622 |
| $110K+ | $9,103 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,300 | $13,178 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,300 | $13,178 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,300 | $13,178 |
| Fee in-district | $410 | |
| Fee in-state | $410 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $410 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 605 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,731 |
Christian Brothers University majors
Christian Brothers University has granted 292 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs and 377 master's across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Christian Brothers University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 215 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 44 | 31 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 52 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 42 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 33 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 4 | 26 | |
| Psychology, General | 25 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 20 | ||
| Accounting | 9 | 10 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 14 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 14 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | 11 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 11 | ||
| Computer Science | 8 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 8 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 7 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 1 | 5 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 6 | ||
| Education, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 5 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 4 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Creative Writing | 2 | ||
| Data Science, General | 2 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Ecology | 2 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 2 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Finance, General | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 292 | 377 |
Christian Brothers University has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 46% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 53% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Christian Brothers University has published 777 scientific papers with 8,055 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Chemistry, Philosophy, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 | 29 |
| 1993 | 10 | 23 |
| 1994 | 4 | 24 |
| 1995 | 2 | 30 |
| 1996 | 10 | 29 |
| 1997 | 8 | 41 |
| 1998 | 14 | 58 |
| 1999 | 14 | 90 |
| 2000 | 21 | 90 |
| 2001 | 16 | 113 |
| 2002 | 20 | 128 |
| 2003 | 16 | 159 |
| 2004 | 8 | 129 |
| 2005 | 23 | 161 |
| 2006 | 28 | 166 |
| 2007 | 6 | 167 |
| 2008 | 8 | 169 |
| 2009 | 18 | 198 |
| 2010 | 21 | 234 |
| 2011 | 43 | 218 |
| 2012 | 17 | 284 |
| 2013 | 25 | 282 |
| 2014 | 27 | 319 |
| 2015 | 23 | 322 |
| 2016 | 30 | 345 |
| 2017 | 37 | 370 |
| 2018 | 28 | 368 |
| 2019 | 29 | 413 |
| 2020 | 52 | 441 |
| 2021 | 42 | 524 |
| 2022 | 30 | 510 |
| 2023 | 26 | 573 |
| 2024 | 32 | 627 |
Notable alumni
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Kevin H. Sharp
- Occupations
- lawyerjudge
- Biography
-
Kevin Hunter Sharp is a former United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.
-
Malcolm R. Patterson
- Occupations
- judgepoliticianlawyer
- Biography
-
Malcolm Rice Patterson was an American politician and jurist. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1901 to 1906, and as the 30th governor of Tennessee from 1907 to 1911. He later served as a circuit court judge in Memphis (1923–1934), and wrote a weekly column for the Memphis Commercial Appeal (1921–1933).
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Zach Curlin
- Occupations
- basketball playerAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Zachary Henry Curlin was an American football and basketball player and coach.
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Robert B. Hawley
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Robert Bradley Hawley was a businessman and politician from Galveston, Texas, elected as a Republican U.S. Representative (1897–1901) from Texas's 10th congressional district. He won his office in 1896 and 1898 with a plurality, as white voters split between Democratic and Populist party candidates.
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Harry Bennett Anderson
- Occupations
- lawyerjudge
- Biography
-
Harry Bennett Anderson was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.
General info
| Alternative names | CBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1871 |
| Motto | Virtus et Scientia Virtue and Knowledge |
| Colors | maroon, gray |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 321 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 650 East Parkway South Memphis, Tennessee, 38104 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 633,000 |
| Phone | 9013213000 |