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Christian Brothers University

Memphis, TN 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate88%

Christian Brothers University Admissions

Christian Brothers University is not difficult to get into. Around 88% of applicants get into Christian Brothers University each year. Last year, 873 students applied to Christian Brothers University and 766 were admitted.

If you are considering submitting an application to Christian Brothers University, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Christian Brothers University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Christian Brothers University's admissions stats.

Christian Brothers University 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class 27%
Admissions Test Policy Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs 0%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 59%
Waitlist No

Christian Brothers University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Christian Brothers University.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No
Early Decision II
Early Action No

Want to Apply Early to Christian Brothers University?


Christian Brothers University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on Christian Brothers University Admissions


Is Christian Brothers University Challenging To Get Into?

Christian Brothers University is a not difficult school to get into. Christian Brothers University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Christian Brothers University accepted 88% of all applicants, about 766 of the 873 students who applied.

Schools that are not difficult to get into, like Christian Brothers University, accept up to 95% of applicants. Most admitted students scored at most a 1010 on the SAT and a 19 on the ACT.

For applicants who are non-residents, getting into Christian Brothers University is not difficult.

Transferring to Christian Brothers University

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Christian Brothers University

Christian Brothers University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Christian Brothers University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Christian Brothers University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Christian Brothers University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Academic GPA Very Important
Application Essay Important
Recommendation(s) Important
Alumni/ae Relations Considered
Character/Personal Qualities Considered
Class Rank Considered
Extracurricular Activities Considered
Interview Considered
Standardized Test Scores Considered
Talent/Ability Considered
Volunteer Work Considered
Work Experience Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record Considered
First Generation Considered

Make sure to check with Christian Brothers University for more information on admission factors.

Christian Brothers University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Christian Brothers University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Christian Brothers University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Interview
Other Requirements A second recommendation letter is recommended for all
Letter(s) of Recommendation 1
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) 2.0
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Christian Brothers University?

Students admitted to Christian Brothers University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8. Christian Brothers University considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 57% submitted a class rank. At Christian Brothers University 27% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 65% were in the top 25% and 89% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Christian Brothers University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA 37%
3.75 and 3.99 17%
3.50 and 3.74 15.5%
3.25 and 3.49 13%
3.00 and 3.24 11%
2.50 and 2.9 5.5%
2.00 and 2.49 1%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Christian Brothers University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Christian Brothers University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 0% of Christian Brothers University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 59% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Christian Brothers University, you should strive to earn between 19 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Christian Brothers University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Christian Brothers University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

More Information on Transferring to Christian Brothers University

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Christian Brothers University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Christian Brothers University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term


Christian Brothers University Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Christian Brothers University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Christian Brothers University.

Does Christian Brothers University accept transfer credits?

✅ Christian Brothers University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Christian Brothers University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Christian Brothers University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Christian Brothers University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Christian Brothers University?

❌ No, Christian Brothers University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Christian Brothers University's acceptance rate?

✅ Christian Brothers University has an acceptance rate of 88%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Christian Brothers University?

❌ Christian Brothers University does not offer early decision.

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Christian Brothers University Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Less Selective

88%

How hard is it to get into Christian Brothers University? Christian Brothers University is a less selective institution. The Christian Brothers University acceptance rate is 88%. This means that the institution accepts 87 out of every 100 applicants.

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Christian Brothers University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Christian Brothers University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Christian Brothers University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Christian Brothers University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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Christian Brothers University GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.8

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Christian Brothers University, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.8. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,934

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

88%

Tuition and Fees

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