Christian Brothers University

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. Kristi Forman
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 Related
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Ecology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business/commerce
Business/corporate Communications
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education
Education
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education
Special Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering/industrial Management
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Nursing Practice
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics And Computer Science
Natural Sciences
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy And Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Psychology
Psychology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Fine/studio Arts

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,810

Applied

1,574

Accepted

1,590

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,792

Females Applied

933

Females Accepted

52%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,018

Males Applied

641

Males Accepted

63%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.69

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	2 recommendations
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	December 1st
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	August 23rd	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	24	22	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

31,900

Fees

920

Full-time student fees

7,400

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

25,525

Avg. Financial Aid Package

28,298

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

27,999

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,771

Avg. Loan Aid

18,501

Avg. Grant Aid

20,664

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

71%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

17%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,590

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

25%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.95%
Black or African American	25.73%
White or Caucasian	33.75%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.78%
Asian	4.95%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.13%
Two or more races	4.95%
Other	17.59%

Gender

Male (48.68%)

Female (51.32%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed 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:
Homecoming Weekend and Sofapalooza

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

More

Most popular organizations:
Black Student Association, Tri-Beta, Hola CBU and Delta Sigma Pi

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	No	Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Golf	No	Division 2
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Golf	No	Division 1
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Tennis	No	Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

194

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 105

Part-time - 89

Male - 119

Female - 79

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