Christian Brothers University Acceptance Rate & Admissions

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About Christian Brothers University

lasallian catholic missionmemphis tennesseesmall class sizesbusiness and engineering focusaccessible admissions

Christian Brothers University is a private university in Memphis, TN, known for its lasallian catholic mission, memphis tennessee, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 87%, Christian Brothers University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 175 students each year. Christian Brothers University is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Christian Brothers University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $32,301 per year; the sticker price of $48,715 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Christian Brothers University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

87%

Overall Accept Rate

Median Admitted ACT

ACTScore range: 19 – 27

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Christian Brothers University

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Essay Strategy

CBU is rooted in the Lasallian Catholic tradition, which emphasizes community, service, and faith in action. If your background or goals connect to service learning, faith, or mentoring others, weave that into your personal statement or activities list to show genuine alignment with the school's mission.

Application Strategy

CBU is especially strong in engineering and business programs, and mentioning a specific major like Electrical Engineering or Accounting signals to admissions that you have done your homework rather than treating CBU as a backup choice.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Christian Brothers University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family Income	Sticker Price	Est. Net Cost / yr
0-30k	~$49k/yr	$9.5k
30k-48k	~$49k/yr	$11.7k
48k-75k	~$49k/yr	$10.0k
75k-110k	~$49k/yr	$12.8k
110k+	~$49k/yr	$5.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

56%

6-Year Graduation Rate

$49k

Median Earnings (6 yrs)

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1,327

Undergrad Enrollment