Christian Brothers University

Private · Moderately Selective · TN

School data & stats

TypePrivate

LocationTN · South

SettingUrban

Undergrads905

Student:faculty9:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate41.5%

6-yr grad rate54.7%

Drop-out rate25.1%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$38k

Out-of-state tuition$38k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity76.5%

Gender diversity53.6%

International9.5%

IdentityRoman Catholic

Overview

Christian Brothers University is a Catholic university in the Lasallian tradition, located in midtown Memphis, Tennessee. Engineering is its historic signature program, complemented by nursing and business, and it serves a diverse student body with a notably high share of first-generation college students.

Academics

Engineering carries the university's strongest reputation and longest history, taught in small classes with hands-on lab work. Nursing and business have grown into significant complementary programs, and the Lasallian educational tradition emphasizes practical, values-grounded teaching across all majors.

Campus & student life

The campus sits in Memphis's midtown neighborhood, giving students direct access to the city, and the Lasallian mission's explicit commitment to educational access shapes support services for first-generation and underserved students specifically.

Getting in

Admission review is holistic, with real attention paid to access and support for first-generation applicants rather than a purely formula-driven process.

After graduation

Engineering graduates find strong placement with Memphis-area logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare employers, drawing on the city's position as a major distribution and shipping hub.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate86.7%

Enrolled mid-50%SAT 1020–1380 · ACT 19–24

Test policyoptional

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

Applying