Overview

Christian Brothers University is a Comprehensive institution located in Memphis, TN, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 650 East Parkway South
Memphis, TN  38104
United States

Contact Ms. Lisa Manning
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@cbu.edu
Phone: 901-321-3205
Fax: 901-321-3202

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Ecology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/corporate Communications, General
Construction Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Engineering/industrial Management
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Nursing Practice
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Computer Science
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Sciences
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy And Religious Studies, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Psychology
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Fine/studio Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

877

Applied

767

Accepted

1,253

Enrolled

Female Admissions

465

Females Applied

397

Females Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

408

Males Applied

369

Males Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.8

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2 One recommendation
Recommended	Interview Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	A second recommendation letter is recommended for all

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	23	19	27

Financial Aid

28,257

Avg. Financial Aid Package

31,203

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

16,623

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,969

Avg. Loan Aid

20,648

Avg. Grant Aid

24,175

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

72%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,253

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

30%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.85%
Black or African American	18.99%
White or Caucasian	27.52%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.36%
Asian	3.29%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.19%
Two or more races	10.17%
Other	23.93%

Gender

Male (45.09%)

Female (54.91%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	40%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Welcome (Back) Weekend and Homecoming Week events

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Rugby	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Rugby	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 110

Part-time - 137