Christian Brothers University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4499 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1248 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1173 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #4 of 11 | In Memphis |
| #3770 of 4,498 | For Radiology and Nuclear medicine |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 1,155
- Graduates
- 617
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- 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% | 87% | 86% |
| Applicants | 1,504 | 627 | 863 |
| Admissions | 1,304 | 548 | 742 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 175 | 100 | 75 |
953 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
47 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
8 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1380
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Christian Brothers University are 1020-1380 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
103 or 59%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Christian Brothers University are 19-24 (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 | 460 (26%) |
|---|---|
| White | 349 (20%) |
| Black or African American | 347 (20%) |
| Hispanic | 256 (14%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 250 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 77 (4%) |
| Asian | 25 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Christian Brothers University is $16,754 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 | $9,466 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,657 |
| $48-75K | $10,023 |
| $75-110K | $12,839 |
| $110K+ | $5,843 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,420 | $13,508 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,420 | $13,508 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,420 | $13,508 |
| Fee in-district | $490 | |
| Fee in-state | $490 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $490 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 611 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,055 |
Christian Brothers University majors
Christian Brothers University has granted 259 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs and 353 master's across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Christian Brothers University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 173 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 31 | 40 | |
| Physician Assistant | 64 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 45 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 34 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 11 | 14 | |
| Psychology, General | 21 | ||
| Computer Science | 16 | ||
| Accounting | 7 | 8 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 12 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 12 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | 9 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 9 | ||
| Data Science, General | 9 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 9 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 7 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 1 | 5 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 4 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 4 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 4 | ||
| Education, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 4 | ||
| Creative Writing | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Finance, General | 3 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Ecology | 1 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 259 | 353 |
Christian Brothers University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 48% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 54% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Christian Brothers University has published 790 scientific papers with 8,538 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 10 | 23 |
| 1994 | 4 | 24 |
| 1995 | 3 | 30 |
| 1996 | 10 | 29 |
| 1997 | 8 | 41 |
| 1998 | 14 | 58 |
| 1999 | 14 | 90 |
| 2000 | 21 | 90 |
| 2001 | 16 | 113 |
| 2002 | 20 | 132 |
| 2003 | 16 | 161 |
| 2004 | 8 | 130 |
| 2005 | 23 | 161 |
| 2006 | 28 | 166 |
| 2007 | 6 | 167 |
| 2008 | 8 | 169 |
| 2009 | 18 | 198 |
| 2010 | 21 | 234 |
| 2011 | 43 | 219 |
| 2012 | 17 | 283 |
| 2013 | 25 | 280 |
| 2014 | 27 | 320 |
| 2015 | 23 | 327 |
| 2016 | 30 | 345 |
| 2017 | 38 | 370 |
| 2018 | 28 | 367 |
| 2019 | 29 | 415 |
| 2020 | 52 | 442 |
| 2021 | 42 | 524 |
| 2022 | 30 | 510 |
| 2023 | 27 | 574 |
| 2024 | 32 | 635 |
| 2025 | 13 | 590 |
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
- lawyerjudgepolitician
- 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.
-
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 | 281 |
| 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 |