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Christian Brothers University

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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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Christian Brothers University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1069

Reading & WritingMid: 565
540640
MathMid: 590
500660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1823

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1069

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$10,896

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,589

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (83)

Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from TN state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K
193 mi(335 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
242 mi(419 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
333 mi(577 min)

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