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Christian Brothers University

CBU

Memphis, Tennessee 38104

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Christian Brothers University is a private institution in Memphis with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1069, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 953 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,478 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,896.

Established
1871
Motto
Virtus et Scientia
Mascot
The Buccaneer
Type
Private university
Conference
Gulf South Conference
Division
Division II
88%Acceptance
1069SAT Avg
953Students
9:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$57,478Earnings 10yr
$10,896Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1069

Reading & WritingMid: 565
540640
MathMid: 590
500660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1823

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,300
Room & Board$10,731
Books & Supplies$1,393
Total Cost of Attendance$45,919
Average Net Price$10,896
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,886
$30–48K$13,157
$48–75K$12,547
$75–110K$11,622
$110K+$9,103

Programs (83)

Student Body

Undergrads
953
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 26%
Black 22%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 2%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.0%
Freshman Retention72.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,592
8 Years$50,578
10 Years$57,478

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,300
Men
$58,500

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Source: Wikipedia

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