Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,261
Graduate Enrollment: 473
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 96.57%
Male/Female: 41% / 59% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 9.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.5% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 74.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 56.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 42.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 29.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 27.2%
Black: 21.4%
Hispanic: 10.2%
Asian: 3.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 10.5%
Non-resident alien: 4.7%
Unknown race: 21.5%
Black: 21.4%
Hispanic: 10.2%
Asian: 3.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 10.5%
Non-resident alien: 4.7%
Unknown race: 21.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $45,693
In-State tuition: $34,820Out-of-State tuition: $34,820
Estimated books and supplies: $1,288 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,417 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,190 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,417 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,190 (2022)
Average Family Income: $64,376 (2017)
Median Family Income: $40,225 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 32.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 41.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $11,054 |
| $30k-48k | $14,613 |
| $48k-75k | $13,778 |
| $75k-110k | $15,278 |
| $110k+ | $13,188 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 55%6-year graduation rate: 59%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,933 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 63.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 67.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 72.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 40.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 41.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $48,210 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $55,553 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Engineering-Related Fields. | 26 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer Systems Analysis. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 19 | $53,977 ($4,498) | $57,932 ($4,828) | ||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 22 | $50,658 ($4,222) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemical Engineering. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $69,107 ($5,759) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemical Engineering. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering-Related Fields. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 20 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Sciences. | 27 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 29 | $27,000 | $272 | $29,785 ($2,482) | |
| Associate's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 22 | $46,000 | $398 | $39,003 ($3,250) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 12 | $68,602 ($5,717) | $82,708 ($6,892) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 18 | $49,125 | $488 | $48,754 ($4,063) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 49 | $27,000 | $286 | $37,131 ($3,094) | $44,412 ($3,701) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 52 | $313 | $70,922 ($5,910) | $99,124 ($8,260) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 15 | $23,786 | $241 | ||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 13 | $57,075 ($4,756) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Corporate Communications. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $67,968Full time faculty: 99%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $40,352,411 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $49,827,219 (2022)