About Christian Brothers University

Founded in 1871, Christian Brothers University. is a Private college. Located in Tennessee, which is a city setting in Tennessee, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,684 full time undergraduate students, and 454 full time graduate students.

The Christian Brothers University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 106 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Christian Brothers University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate52%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range
ACT Range22-27

Admissions at CBU are considered Selective, with ,15% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 14 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

89% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 60% were in the top quarter, and 29% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Christian Brothers University.

5%
“We”re apathetic”
14%
“We know about current events and vote”
76%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
14%
“We save it for the classroom”
14%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
23%
“All the time, including weekends”
10%
“I”m always terrified”
10%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
52%
“I feel extremely safe”
14%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
10%
“It”s not really our thing”
33%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
24%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
10%
“Available in class”
48%
“They keep regular office hours”
38%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
14%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
71%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
14%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
5%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
27%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
55%
“We only party on weekends”
14%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
10%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
76%
“There might be people who do”
10%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
5%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
14%
“We know about current events and vote”
76%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
14%
“We save it for the classroom”
14%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
23%
“All the time, including weekends”
10%
“I”m always terrified”
10%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
52%
“I feel extremely safe”
14%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
10%
“It”s not really our thing”
33%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
24%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
10%
“Available in class”
48%
“They keep regular office hours”
38%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
14%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
71%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
14%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
5%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
27%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
55%
“We only party on weekends”
14%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
10%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
76%
“There might be people who do”
10%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
5%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    47 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    44 Students rated off-campus housing 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    55 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 7 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    54 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    54 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 87 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    56 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    55 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    56 Students rated academics 4 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

Christian Brothers University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Christian Brothers University?

27 Students rated Christian Brothers University

liann - 04/17/2023

I think it’s a great school. It’s very personable and you really get to know the people in your class and your teachers. Your teachers are always available to help you in any class and they really try to get to know you as a person and how you learn to help you succeed. The students are all very close as well.

Donna - 09/28/2022

I have been at CBU for a couple of years. There is absolutely nothing to do on campus. It is fenced off, but the area around it has become increasingly unsafe. There have been cars broken into on campus and there was a shoot-out at the Dollar General right off of campus. Classes are small. There is no football team. There is nothing to do here. I am probably going to transfer somewhere out of Memphis. It's too dangerous here.

Elaina - 05/20/2020

I love the atmosphere of not only the school, the City of Memphis too. The size of the campus is perfect for someone who wants a home like atmosphere. All of the on campus housing is within a 5 minute to the academic buildings. No matter where I go, there is always someone I know, or someone I can talk to on my ways to class. It not only the size, but the amount of the opportunities that are available for the students is unreal. By getting a degree at Christian Brothers University, I will have a very well-rounded resume, and memories that will stay with me for the rest of my life.

Elizabeth - 03/03/2020

I love Christian Brothers University so much! I have met life time friends joined greek life and have started my educational foundation at an excellent university. I am an English for Corporate Communications major and a second semester freshmen and have already been placed in an internship.

Christian Brothers University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Christian Brothers University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Christian Brothers University is 52%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    "College is going to be a piece of cake!" This was the thought that I had in my mind as a high school senior, along with if I could survive high school, then I can survive college with no problem. Now, although I survived my first two years of college, I didn't do so without any problems. If I knew then what I know now about college, my mindset going in would have been a lot different. College is similar to high school, but on a whole different level. College is enjoyable, but is also a lot of work. In high school, things were more relaxed when it came to turning in assignments, but in college things are much stricter. People kept trying to tell me this, but I never listened. Now I realize it all. Unlike in high school, you can't procrastinate about assignments and need to stay on top of things because once you fall behind in college, it is so hard to catch back up. If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself all of these things, only this time I would seriously listen!

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  3. What's unique about your campus?

    the best thing about my school is the faculties are awesome

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    CBU expects you to do yourbest while in the classroom and out.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I'm not sure that their is a bad thing about my school. i love it. There are things in my school that need improving, but other than that i dont think there is a worst thing, it is pretty perfect. If only they would get rid of 8am classes.

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    There really is not any one particular thing that I wish I had known before attending Christian Brothers. My experience here so far has been wonderful and everything that I have learned has been for the better. Even if there was something that might have altered a few situations here or there, I think that experiencing a few hard times and learning from them has made me a stronger and more well-rounded person than if I had known about how to avoid a struggle before it occurred.

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person who is lazy, too dependent on others, and who does not have great work ethic should attend CBU.

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  8. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Christian Brothers University is best known for its hich academic curriculum and it's diversity.

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  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Christian Brothers University operates with Lasallian principles. The professors at CBU strive to bring respect for individuals, inclusion, service, and faith into the classroom. Students discuss these values and, in the Education department, these values are instilled in us so that we may approach our own teaching with these in mind. A CBU education is not simply a matter of attending class, completing assignments, and earning a piece of paper; it is changing the way you view the world and the people in it from a perspective that is embracing of all people.

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Whenever I talk to friends and brag about CBU, I always mention how the professors are so caring about their students' future. I admire my professors because whenever I need to come to one of them regarding something school related or even something on a more personal level, they are always available to assist me. I also mention the small classes that help to make me feel more involved in the learning. I never feel like just another student because the classes are small enough for me to establish a one-on-one relationship with my professors.

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  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about my school is the work load that has been given to me as a freshman. I first felt that it was more than I could handle, but I am now getting used to it.

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  12. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are a diverse group of people who are of a higher caliber in every respect.

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  13. What kind of person should attend this school?

    This is a great school for those who wish to enter into the engineering or medical fields, and is very stong in the sciences in general. The small class sizes and close interaction with professors make learning difficult material much easier.

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  14. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    The stereotype of students at our school are nerdy kids that tend to not have social lives. This is beyond exaggerated as we are all different and we do not fit one certain image that might be perceived from outside of the university.

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Student Body

Students

51%

female

49%

male

1,684

Total Undergrad Enrollment

454

Total Grad Students

21%

Out-Of-State

78%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

42

Student Organizations

5

Fraternities

6

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

36%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
% Black or African-American
30%
% Hispanic/Latino
7%
% White or Caucasian
40%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Christian Brothers University receive some sort of financial aid. 37% were awarded federal grants.52%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$30,860

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$8,700

Room and Board

40,560

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$8,354
$30 - $48K
$8,383
$48 - $75K
$12,048
$75 - $110K
$11,037
$110K & UP
$13,165

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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