School Overview

Christian Brothers University has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Memphis, TN). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

650 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
Main Phone: (901) 321-3200
Web Site: www.cbu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,574 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.6% of students attend full-time, while 0.4% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 127 male students and 108 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 54% of the student body, while females made up 46%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (35)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (4)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 480. One quarter of students scored at least 610.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 480 or higher. One fourth of students scored 650 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business
• Business Administration
• Business Economics
• Information Technology
• Marketing

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Educational Administration
• General Education

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Physics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Specialized Engineering

• General English Language

• History

• Biology

• Mathematics

• Other Philosophy And Religion

• Chemistry
• General Physical Sciences
• Physics

• Other Psychology

School Accreditation

Christian Brothers University reports that it is nationally accredited.

Christian Brothers University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Christian Brothers University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Gulf South Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• AP credits
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school rank is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Recommendations are recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.