Christian Brothers University

Christian Brothers University Overview

Christian Brothers University is a private, religious school in an urban setting in Memphis, Tennessee. Christian Brothers University was founded in 1871 and the school now enrolls around 1,794 students a year, including 1,321 undergraduates. Christian Brothers University ensures housing for up to 670 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 40% of students spend their weekends on campus.

Student Activities at Christian Brothers University

Love music or performing? Join a campus bandor sing in a chorus.

Interested in Greek life? Christian Brothers University has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Christian Brothers University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Christian Brothers University on the Student Life page.

2022 Christian Brothers University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	97%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.7
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	11%
Tuition	$35,520
Percent of Need Met	72%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$31,203

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Is Christian Brothers University a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better view of what Christian Brothers University offers and if the school seems like the right college for you.

Christian Brothers University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is not difficult to get into Christian Brothers University. The acceptance rate at Christian Brothers University is 97%. Last year, 1,167 students applied to Christian Brothers University and 1,127 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Christian Brothers University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 66% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Christian Brothers Universitycome back their sophomore year. Christian Brothers Universityhas a six year graduation rate of 51 for undergrads. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Christian Brothers University Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Christian Brothers University by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Christian Brothers University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Christian Brothers University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Christian Brothers University's endowment was valued at $49.8 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $8,360 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Christian Brothers University

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Christian Brothers University meets 72% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $31,203 a year.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2022 was around $27,131 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Christian Brothers University.

Based on this information, is Christian Brothers University the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Christian Brothers University a good school for you?

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Where is Christian Brothers University Located?

Christian Brothers University is located in the city of Memphis, Tennessee, less than an hour from Memphis.

If you are interested in seeing Christian Brothers University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 40 to Memphis, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Memphis International Airport.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Christian Brothers University and Memphis are like without leaving home.

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