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Christian Brothers University Teaching Programs

Christian Brothers University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Memphis, TN. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Christian Brothers University Rankings

CBU has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#19 of 95	State — Tennessee
Overall Quality	#159 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#1113 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Christian Brothers University?

Get in touch with CBU are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	650 East Parkway South, Memphis, TN 38104
Phone:	9013213000
Website:	www.cbu.edu/
Admissions:	www.cbu.edu/admissions-aid/
Financial Aid:	www.cbu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into CBU?

You can apply to CBU online at: https://www.cbu.edu/apply

CBU is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for CBU

Here’s what CBU looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into CBU?

CBU admits 87%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

5% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 59% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at CBU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 460 and 700. Math scores were between 560 and 680.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1020 to 1380. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at CBU ranged between 19 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at CBU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	627	548	87%
Women	863	742	86%

Can I Afford Christian Brothers University?

The average net price after aid at CBU is $10,896. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$38,420
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$38,420
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$38,420
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$38,420

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 17% of students at CBU receive some form of financial aid (199 students).

Nearly 92% of students at CBU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $28,991 per student.

31% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,795.

Student Loan Debt

29% of CBU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,848 per year.

Christian Brothers University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,073 students enrolled at CBU. CBU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 953 undergraduate students at CBU, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Christian Brothers University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	15
Black or African American	216
Hispanic	188
White	203
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	46
Non-Resident	77

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at CBU break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Tennessee	116
Mississippi	10
Arkansas	6
Alabama	5
South Carolina	5

Additionally, approximately 8.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Christian Brothers University Graduate Student Diversity

839 of CBU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at CBU, approximately 56% are male and 44% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Christian Brothers University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	9
Black or African American	115
Hispanic	36
White	138
Two or More Races	26
Non-Resident	499

Online Learning at Christian Brothers University

CBU delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

567 undergraduate students at CBU took at least one online class — of those, 19 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 386 students took at least one online class and 28 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Christian Brothers University

The following teaching majors are available at CBU, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	1	40	—	41
Special Education and Teaching	1	4	—	5
Education, General	—	4	—	4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	1	1	—	2

Academic Programs at Christian Brothers University

CBU offers 18 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

CBU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.