Christian Brothers University

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • 0 reviews
#8 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,772
Christian Brothers University overview
  • Location Memphis, Tennessee
  • Website cbu.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Large City
  • Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Christian Brothers University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Christian Brothers University occupies an urban 75-acre campus in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, positioned near the city's medical district. Established in 1871 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, the institution operates as a private Catholic university while welcoming students of all faiths. The campus combines historic red-brick buildings with modern academic facilities, including specialized engineering laboratories and recently renovated science centers. CBU's academic programs emphasize engineering, business, and healthcare-related fields, with the engineering school being particularly notable in the mid-South region. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing available in several residence halls, and the university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Buccaneers.

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Ratings

CBU is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    8 out of 10
  • Resources
    7 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    9 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for Christian Brothers University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

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Christian Brothers University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1020/1380
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/24
  • GPA 3.67

Acceptance Rate

86.7%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 13.4%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$38,420
Costs for Christian Brothers University
Fee Cost
Tuition $38,420
Books and Supplies $1,436
Other Fees $0
Room and Board $11,055
Budget for Other Expenses $2,192
Total One Year Cost $53,103
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$50,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

52% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Christian Brothers University are Business, Psychology, and Engineering. 39% of students major in Business, 18% in Psychology, and 9% in Engineering.

  • Business 39%
  • Psychology 18%
  • Engineering 9%
  • Physical Sciences 9%
  • Biology 6%
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Last updated: August 2026