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Memphis, Tennessee is home to Christian Brothers. Memphis is a large city. Students select the school partly because it is a Roman Catholic school. Christian Brothers is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in engineering, business and management, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 630.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Christian Brothers has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 1,783 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Christian Brothers offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Gulf South Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Christian Brothers University is a Catholic institution of higher education in the tradition of the Christian Brothers. It is a private, comprehensive university which emphasizes excellence in teaching and individualized attention to the whole person in a values-oriented, interfaith educational community. The University prepares students for professional careers and advanced study in the arts and sciences, engineering, and business, and for lives of moral responsibility and constructive community involvement."
More complete details are provided below.
Christian Brothers University
650 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
General Phone: (901) 321-3200
Admissions Phone: (901) 321-3205
Financial Aid Phone: (901) 321-3305
http://www.cbu.edu
Christian Brothers awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 162 | business administration, business, MIS, marketing, accounting, finance, managerial economics |
| Education And Teaching | 105 | educational administration, education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 70 | psychology courses |
| Engineering | 59 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, various engineering courses, civil engineering, chemical engineering |
| Science | 31 | physical sciences, biology, chemistry, physics |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | English, history |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy and religious studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Christian Brothers in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 313 | 22 |
| Master's degree | 139 | 3 |
In 2005, Christian Brothers had a total enrollment of 1,783 students (1,435 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 37% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 80% |
| Mississippi | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Arkansas | 3% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Christian Brothers offers campus housing for 576 of its 1,435 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Memphis, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,106 | 851 | 77% | 266 | 31% |
| Men | 506 | 396 | 78% | 142 | 36% |
| Women | 600 | 455 | 76% | 124 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 32% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (901) 321-3205
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,630 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,630 |
| Room and board | $ 5,350 |
| Room charge | $ 2,480 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,020 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 520 |
Financial Aid:
Christian Brothers participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 348200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (901) 321-3305
Christian Brothers has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 35 | $56,287 | 8 | $46,873 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $48,313 | 14 | $42,157 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $38,932 | 7 | $38,352 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $50,142 | 30 | $42,172 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Gulf South Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf South Conference |
| Track | Gulf South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 23 | 12 | 35 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Basketball | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Track | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 8 | 16 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Mechanical Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Christian Brothers Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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