Christian Brothers University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor
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Christian Brothers University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,920 students enrolled. This college was established in 1871 and is one of the 21 colleges and schools located in Memphis, Tennessee.

Christian Brothers University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
76
Fair
Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree are offered at Christian Brothers University.

Christian Brothers University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 76 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Engineering, Education, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other schools and colleges.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
81%
Good
Christian Brothers University student retention rate is high at 81% (above Tennessee average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Christian Brothers University is below average: 59%.

Student to faculty ratio at Christian Brothers University is good -- 11:1. Find out more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$34,900
High
Average tuition pricing is extremely high - $33,900 per year. The additional fees at Christian Brothers University (not included in tuition costs) are about $1,000, which totals $34,900 per academic year.

Read the details about Christian Brothers University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
50%
Doable
According to recent data, 4,325 applications were submitted and 2,160 were accepted, so it is not very hard to enroll at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' ACT test scores at Christian Brothers University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$2,800
Low
Christian Brothers University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Christian Brothers University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Christian Brothers University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 700 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- about $2,800 annually.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Christian Brothers University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Christian Brothers University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Christian Brothers University Location and Maps



Post Address: Christian Brothers University, 650 East Parkway South, Memphis, Tennessee 38104, USA
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