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Christian Brothers University

Private nonprofit 4-year · Memphis, Tennessee · 905 undergradsRoman CatholicTest-optional

Admission9 in 10 get in87% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$16,842a year · sticker $49,561
Graduation rate
56%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$55,642median per year · debt $23,250
Report card how grades work
BOverall value
B+Cost
B-Price for low incomes
BGraduation
C+Earnings

Christian Brothers University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Memphis, Tennessee with 905 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants, costs an average of $16,842 a year after grants and graduates 56% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Christian Brothers University acceptance rate and admissions

Christian Brothers University admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

SAT total
1020 to 1380
4001600
ACT composite
19 to 24
136

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 460 to 700, math 560 to 680). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

Christian Brothers University application deadlines 2026-27

RoundDeadline
Rolling admissionApplications reviewed as they arrive

Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Christian Brothers University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.

Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.

Christian Brothers University tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$39,750
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$11,550
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$49,561
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$16,842

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $16,842 a year after grants and scholarships, $32,719 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$16,427
$30,001 to $48,000$18,761
$48,001 to $75,000$16,319
$75,001 to $110,000$17,264
Over $110,000$15,770

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Christian Brothers University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Christian Brothers University graduation rate, earnings and debt

56%
finished within 6 years
75%
came back for year two
34%
get a Pell Grant
  • 56% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $55,642 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $23,250 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Christian Brothers University$55,642
Tennessee median, private nonprofit 4-year$55,642
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Debt compared

Christian Brothers University$23,250
Tennessee median$21,492
U.S. median$23,250

Median debt is 42% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

Christian Brothers University majors and what graduates earn

Christian Brothers University awarded bachelor's degrees in 46 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($92,007).

Nursing$92,007
Mechanical engineering$85,285
Clinical and counseling psychology$64,897
Business$59,892
Business administration$54,090
Psychology$50,180
Natural Sciences$36,429
All 46 majors at Christian Brothers University
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Nursing45$64,661$92,007$18,167
Mechanical engineering12n/a$85,285n/a
Clinical and counseling psychology7n/a$64,897n/a
Business16$54,307$59,892$33,500
Business administration38$47,773$54,090$25,901
Psychology21$33,788$50,180$21,250
Natural Sciences12n/a$36,429n/a
Engineering-Related Fields19n/an/an/a
Computer science16n/an/an/a
Biology14n/an/an/a
Marketing14n/an/an/a
Civil engineering9n/an/an/a
Electrical engineering9n/an/an/a
Kinesiology and exercise science8n/an/an/a
Engineering, general7n/an/an/a
Accounting7n/an/an/a
Graphic and industrial design6n/an/an/a
Health professions, general5n/an/an/a
International business5n/an/an/a
Chemical engineering4n/an/an/a
Computer engineering4n/an/an/a
Mathematics and Computer Science4n/an/an/a
Business/Corporate Communications4n/an/an/a
English3n/an/an/a
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies3n/an/an/a
Security Science and Technology3n/an/an/a
Finance3n/an/an/a
Liberal arts and general studies2n/an/an/a
Chemistry2n/an/an/a
Construction Management2n/an/an/a
History2n/an/an/a
IT and network administration1n/an/an/a
Special education1n/an/an/a
Teacher education by grade level1n/an/an/a
Teacher education by subject1n/an/an/a
Biochemistry and molecular biology1n/an/an/a
Ecology and evolutionary biology1n/an/an/a
Mathematics1n/an/an/a
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General1n/an/an/a
Sustainability Studies1n/an/an/a
Physical Sciences, General1n/an/an/a
Criminal justice1n/an/an/a
Fine and studio arts1n/an/an/a
Management information systems1n/an/an/a
Biochemical Engineering0n/an/an/a
Physical and occupational therapy0n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at Christian Brothers University

13 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 13 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
Computer Systems AnalysisMaster's173n/an/a
Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more)Master's64$117,695$190,543
Teacher education by grade levelMaster's40n/an/a
Business administrationMaster's40$81,651n/a
Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's14$94,982n/a
Data scienceMaster's9n/an/a
AccountingMaster's8n/an/a
Health administrationMaster's7n/an/a
EducationMaster's4$59,989n/a
Special educationMaster's4n/an/a
Teacher education by subjectMaster's1n/an/a
Security Science and TechnologyMaster's1n/an/a
Education leadershipMaster's0n/an/a

Students and location

  • 905 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 54% women, 46% men
  • 9 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: large city
  • Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Christian Brothers University?

Christian Brothers University admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Christian Brothers University cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $39,750. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $16,842 a year in 2024-25.

What SAT score do you need for Christian Brothers University?

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 460 to 700 in reading and writing and 560 to 680 in math, and 19 to 24 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.

Is Christian Brothers University test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Christian Brothers University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at Christian Brothers University?

56% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do Christian Brothers University graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $55,642 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.

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