Christian Brothers Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Christian Brothers University is a private research university in Memphis, Tennessee, enrolling about 905 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 86.70% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $57,478 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $38,420
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,854 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 86.70% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 905 92.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.71%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 35.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 15.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1098
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,248
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,105
- Room & Board: $11,055 annual estimate
Christian Brothers University: what the data shows
Common questions about Christian Brothers University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Christian Brothers University?
Christian Brothers University is located in Memphis, TN (ZIP 38104).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Christian Brothers University public or private?
Christian Brothers University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Christian Brothers University cost?
Published tuition: $38,420.
Average net price after aid: $9,854.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,466 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,657 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,023 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,839 |
| $110,001+ | $5,843 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $153,680.
How hard is it to get into Christian Brothers University?
Admission rate: 86.70%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1098 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Christian Brothers University?
Total enrollment: 905 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,248 students.
Graduate enrollment: 617 students.
About 92% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Christian Brothers University?
150%-time completion rate: 54.71%.
First-year retention: 74.9%.
What do graduates of Christian Brothers University earn?
Median earnings: $48,592 six years after entry; $57,478 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
30.98% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Christian Brothers University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst (173 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (78 completions)
- Physician Associate/Assistant (64 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (45 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (34 completions)
- Engineering/Industrial Management (25 completions)
- Psychology, General (21 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (17 completions)
- Computer Science (16 completions)
- Accounting (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Christian Brothers University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 86.70%; completion rate 54.71%; median earnings $57,478 at 10 years; net price $9,854. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$38,420
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Christian Brothers University was $38,420.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,854
2024 Value
In 2024 Christian Brothers University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,854.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$39,416 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,854 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$153,680 4-Year Tuition
$11,055 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,436 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$50,911 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$203,644 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Christian Brothers University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
29.07% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Christian Brothers University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Christian Brothers University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $28,210 | $28,210 | $6,336 |
| 2014 | $29,190 | $29,190 | $8,390 |
| 2015 | $30,166 | $30,166 | $8,065 |
| 2016 | $30,860 | $30,860 | $10,332 |
| 2017 | $31,870 | $31,870 | $9,468 |
| 2018 | $32,820 | $32,820 | $10,829 |
| 2019 | $33,840 | $33,840 | $11,900 |
| 2020 | $34,880 | $34,880 | $11,484 |
| 2021 | $34,820 | $34,820 | $13,143 |
| 2022 | $35,520 | $35,520 | $12,948 |
| 2023 | $37,300 | $37,300 | $10,896 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
86.70% Acceptance Rate
1,105 Total Applicants
977 Students Admitted
200 First-Time Students Enrolled
20.47% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1098
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Christian Brothers University reported total enrollment of about 905 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (23.5%), Black or African American (23.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (23.1%). About 30.98% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
92.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Christian Brothers University in 2024 is 905 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,248 students. Graduate enrollment is about 617 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 23.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
41.48% 100% Completion Time
54.71% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 41.48% of students graduating from Christian Brothers University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst: 77% male / 23% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 45% male / 55% female
- Physician Associate/Assistant: 20% male / 80% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Christian Brothers University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$57,478 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
46.97% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1358.24% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Christian Brothers University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 57 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst: 173 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 78 completions
3. Physician Associate/Assistant: 64 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 45 completions
5. Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 34 completions
6. Engineering/Industrial Management: 25 completions
7. Psychology, General: 21 completions
8. Business/Commerce, General: 17 completions
9. Computer Science: 16 completions
Most popular programs at Christian Brothers University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Christian Brothers University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Christian Brothers University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,036
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,137
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Christian Brothers University is a private non-profit institution located in Memphis, TN, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst, Business Administration and Management, General, Physician Associate/Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 905 students. Student body composition includes White (23.5%), Black or African American (23.4%), Hispanic or Latino (23.1%). The admission rate is 86.70%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1098. The 150%-time completion rate is 54.71%. Approximately 30.98% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Memphis, TN 38104
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 57 distinct degree programs, Christian Brothers University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Christian Brothers University located?
Christian Brothers University is located in Memphis, TN.
What is Christian Brothers University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Christian Brothers University is 86.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,105 applicants and 977 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Christian Brothers University cost?
Reported tuition is $38,420 and average net price is $9,854 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,055 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Christian Brothers University?
Christian Brothers University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,248 students, White (23.5%), Black or African American (23.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Christian Brothers University?
About 35.9% of students at Christian Brothers University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Christian Brothers University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Christian Brothers University reports midpoint SAT about 1098 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Christian Brothers University earn?
Median earnings are $48,592 six years after entry and $57,478 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Christian Brothers University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Christian Brothers University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Christian Brothers University public or private?
Christian Brothers University is a private nonprofit institution located in Memphis, TN.
Is Christian Brothers University an HBCU?
No. Christian Brothers University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Christian Brothers University a tribal college?
No. Christian Brothers University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Tennessee college costs
- Tennessee colleges by ROI
- Memphis, Tennessee city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Tennessee
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.