Christian Brothers University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4204 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1180 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1106 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #4 of 11 | In Memphis |
| #3686 of 4,277 | For Radiology and Nuclear medicine |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 1,253
- Graduates
- 681
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- 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 87% 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 | 87% | 90% | 85% |
| Applicants | 877 | 408 | 465 |
| Admissions | 767 | 369 | 397 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 175 | 89 | 86 |
868 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
90 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
102 or 58%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Christian Brothers University are 19-27 (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
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 451 (23%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 424 (22%) |
| White | 414 (21%) |
| Black or African American | 325 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 132 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 120 (6%) |
| Asian | 49 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Christian Brothers University is $18,612 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 | $10,835 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,528 |
| $48-75K | $16,413 |
| $75-110K | $17,036 |
| $110K+ | $14,945 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,520 | $14,977 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,520 | $14,977 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,520 | $14,977 |
| Fee in-district | $535 | |
| Fee in-state | $535 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $535 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 605 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,220 |
Christian Brothers University majors
Christian Brothers University has granted 332 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 234 master's across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Christian Brothers University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 49 | 51 | |
| Physician Assistant | 62 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 61 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 33 | ||
| Psychology, General | 26 | ||
| Accounting | 15 | 5 | |
| Computer Science | 20 | ||
| Education, General | 20 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 20 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 2 | 17 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 6 | 13 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 18 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 13 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 5 | 7 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 11 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 11 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 11 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 8 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 7 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 7 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 5 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Creative Writing | 4 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 2 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Ecology | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Finance, General | 1 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 7 | 332 | 234 |
Christian Brothers University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 59% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Christian Brothers University has published 670 scientific papers with 5,674 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Physics, Medicine, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Chemistry, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 10 |
| 1992 | 6 | 20 |
| 1993 | 10 | 15 |
| 1994 | 4 | 15 |
| 1995 | 2 | 20 |
| 1996 | 10 | 15 |
| 1997 | 8 | 26 |
| 1998 | 14 | 46 |
| 1999 | 14 | 74 |
| 2000 | 19 | 77 |
| 2001 | 16 | 98 |
| 2002 | 21 | 111 |
| 2003 | 16 | 120 |
| 2004 | 6 | 108 |
| 2005 | 20 | 131 |
| 2006 | 24 | 146 |
| 2007 | 7 | 145 |
| 2008 | 7 | 133 |
| 2009 | 17 | 162 |
| 2010 | 17 | 188 |
| 2011 | 30 | 186 |
| 2012 | 18 | 226 |
| 2013 | 23 | 216 |
| 2014 | 26 | 258 |
| 2015 | 21 | 258 |
| 2016 | 28 | 298 |
| 2017 | 34 | 251 |
| 2018 | 29 | 288 |
| 2019 | 25 | 276 |
| 2020 | 39 | 289 |
| 2021 | 41 | 364 |
| 2022 | 21 | 385 |
| 2023 | 17 | 381 |
Notable alumni
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Kevin H. Sharp
- Occupations
- judgelawyer
- Biography
-
Kevin Hunter Sharp is a former United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.
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Malcolm R. Patterson
- Occupations
- politicianjudgelawyer
- 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
- player of American footballbasketball 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
- judgelawyer
- 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 | 326 |
| 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 |