CBU
Christian Brothers University
650 E Parkway S, Memphis, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Christian Brothers University (CBU)
About this school
Christian Brothers is church-affiliated university. Founded in 1871, it gained university status in 1990. Its 70-acre campus is located four miles from downtown Memphis.
- www.cbu.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
366
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,526
- Men:716 (46.9%)
- Women:810 (53.1%)
Location
Admission Information (CBU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Christian Brothers University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 4 |
Science | - | 4 |
Foreign Language | - | - |
Social Studies | - | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | May 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 650 East Parkway South |
City, State, Zip | Memphis, TN 38104-5581 |
Phone | (901) 321-3205 |
Fax | (901) 321-3202 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | December 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 2 required for some freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 53% of 2,757 applicants were admitted |
Women | 50% of 1,649 applicants were admitted |
Men | 56% of 1,108 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 478 (33%) of 1,451 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 245 (29%) of 832 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 233 (38%) of 619 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.69 |
375 And Above | 51% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 20% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 12% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 9% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 7% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 1% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
Sat Critical Reading | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 24 average |21-27 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 10% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 42% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 48% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 1% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (CBU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $32,820 (74.54685867441967%)
- Room & Board: - $7,400 (16.80824967064916%)
- Other Expences: - $1,000 (2.2713850906282653%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,806 (6.373506564302912%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Christian Brothers University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Not reported |
Award Notification Date | Not reported |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003482 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 379 (100.0%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 275 (72.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 275 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 90 (32.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 81% |
Average Award | $27,968 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 274 (99.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $23,686 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 130 (47.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,301 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 51 (18.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 104 (27.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $17,916 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,388 (99.0%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 964 (69.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 962 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 276 (28.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 74% |
Average Award | $24,970 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 925 (96.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $21,001 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 488 (50.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,052 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 137 (14.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 402 (28.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $17,121 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 71% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $30,694 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 11.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Computer Science, Engineering/Technologies, Mathematics |
Creative Arts/Performance | Performing Arts |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership, Memberships |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Public Servants, Ethnic Background, International Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $696 |
Academics & Instruction (CBU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
105
Part-Time Faculty
88
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
49%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 27% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 40% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 27% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 6% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 265,172 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 310 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Christian Brothers University provides wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
80.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
25.1%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
39.7%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
44.0%
Programs & Majors (CBU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (34)
- Accounting
- Applied Psychology
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Corporate Communications
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature, General
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- History, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Natural Sciences
- Nursing Practice
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
- Physics, General
- Psychology, General
- Special Education and Teaching, General
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Engineering, Psychology
Online Degrees
Engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of Accountancy, Master of Engineering Management, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Science in Educational Leadership, Master of Arts in Catholic Studies, Master of International Business, Master of Science in Engineering Management
Master's Programs of Study (9)
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- International Business
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Project Management
- Religion
Campus Life (CBU)
Location & Geography
Population
655,155
Nearest Metropolitan Area
75 acres
Environment
Urban environment
Campus Size
Memphis
Weather
Temperature | 30.9 average low in January, 89.3 average high in September |
Rain | 107 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 4 mile(s) from campus in Memphis |
Nearest Bus Station | 3 mile(s) from campus in Memphis |
Nearest Train Station | 3 mile(s) from campus in Memphis |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
40% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
60%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Buccaneer |
School Colors | Scarlet and gray |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Christian Brothers University offers choral groups, national fraternities, national sororities, black student association, tri-beta, hola cbu, delta sigma pi
Sororities
19% of women participate
Fraternities
25% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
1,402
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
1,526
Women
810
Men
716
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 5.2% Asian
- 28.0% Black/African-American
- 9.0% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 41.6% White
- 12.2% Unknown
International Students
3.4% from 29 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
366