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Christian Brothers University

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#5136 / #1346
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1298
Most Desirable School
Catholic university in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.

Christian Brothers University Featured Rankings

About Christian Brothers University

Reasons to Choose Christian Brothers University:

  • Small Class Sizes: The founders of Christian Brothers pursued a student-driven curriculum from the very beginning, and that idea is still true today. The average class size is 16 and the student to faculty ratio is 11:1.
  • Diversity: The student body at Christian Brothers spans 30 states and 28 countries. 40% of the 1,746 students identify as minorities, and 7% are international students.

Overview

Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee, is a Catholic university following the path of the La Salle Christian Brothers. Founded in 1871 by a Catholic teaching order, the school has grown to include nationally ranked liberal arts and STEM programs.

Christian Brothers is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to offer over 70 undergraduate majors and 21 graduate programs. Christian Brothers boasts a graduate placement rate of 97% and 92% of students are employed within 9 months of graduation.

Tuition for a full-time student including room and board is $43,170 per year. Christian Brothers prides itself on the fact that over 90% of students receive financial aid to assist with the cost of their program.

Christian Brothers plays in Division II of the NCAA and has 17 sports for athletes to pursue.

Students at Christian Brothers have a wide variety of clubs and associations to join. Greek life is a big part of campus life, as are spiritually-focused and mission-oriented clubs.

According to Wikipedia, Christian Brothers University is a private Roman Catholic university in Memphis, Tennessee. It was founded in 1871 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, a Catholic teaching order. History Founded on November 19, 1871, it was established by members of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a Roman Catholic religious order founded by St. John Baptist de la Salle, the patron saint of teachers. At foundation the educational institution was named Christian Brothers College which was changed to Christian Brothers University when the school became a university in June 1990.

Christian Brothers University's Online Degrees

AS in Applied Health Services
  • Required Credits: 66
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Computer Information Systems
  • Required Credits: 33
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Professional Psychology
Degree Concentrations
  • Criminal Justice
  • Organizational Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Professional Psychology; Organizational Psychology
Degree Concentrations
  • Business Law
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Organization and Management
  • International Business
  • Human Resources Management
  • Marketing
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Nursing
  • Required Credits: 122
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Professional Psychology; Public Health
Degree Concentrations
  • Principles of Epidemiology
  • Health Policy and Management
  • Global Public Health
  • Public Health of Mental Illness
  • Social and Behavioral Public Health
  • Social Determinants of Health and Well-being
  • Public Health Research Methods
  • Program Planning and Evaluation
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Professional Psychology; Criminal Justice
Degree Concentrations
  • Public Administration
  • Criminal Justice
  • Criminology
  • Criminal Law
  • Corrections
  • Policing
  • Juvenile Justice
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Christian Brothers University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian ACT Score
87787%60%23

How Much Does Christian Brothers University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$35,520
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$10,835
30K - 48K$11,528
48K - 75K$16,413
75K - 110K$17,036
110K+$14,945

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Christian Brothers University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Christian Brothers University, then you can expect to earn an average of $50,000 per year. You also have a 90% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Christian Brothers University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
2,3911,709682

Where is Christian Brothers University?

Christian Brothers University is located at 650 East Parkway South, Memphis TN 38104

How Safe is Christian Brothers University?

Christian Brothers University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Memphis has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Christian Brothers University Known For?

Christian Brothers University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Christian Brothers University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Chemistry
#1713
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#1738
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#330
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Engineering
#2188
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#2202
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#355
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Biology
#3528
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#3554
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#815
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Nursing
#2127
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#2127
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#816
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Physics
#3723
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#3745
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#892
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Medical
#3233
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#3236
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#923
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Psychology
#2731
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#2743
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#1034
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Religious Studies
#5279
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#5299
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#1136
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Philosophy
#5031
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#5064
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#1505
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Mathematics
#6089
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#6113
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#1619
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History
#5261
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#5271
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#1629
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history Degrees
Business
#6814
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#6815
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#1881
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Literature
#5864
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#5894
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#1886
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Education
#7327
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#7329
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#1929
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Computer Science
#7654
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#7662
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#1958
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computer-science Degrees
Criminal Justice
#4967
World Rank
#4969
Historical Rank
#2412
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees

Who Are Christian Brothers University's Most Influential Alumni?

Bill Justis
An American pioneer rock and roll musician, composer, and musical arranger.

Who Are Christian Brothers University's Most Influential Faculty?

Emily A. Holmes
A Researcher.