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Christian Brothers University
Admission at Christian Brothers University is close to open (86.7%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $57,478 median earnings below before the application.
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Christian Brothers University sits in Memphis proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $92,007 four years out. 31% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 905 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 74.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1040 and 1300 — above the TN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Christian Brothers University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Christian Brothers University received 1,105 applications and admitted 977 (88.4%), with 200 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1040–1300 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Christian Brothers University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 605 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 610 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Christian Brothers University compares
| Christian Brothers University | Tennessee median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 86.7% | 69.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,420 | $21,400 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $57,478 | $48,382 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Christian Brothers University: $57,478 median at year ten, versus $48,382 across Tennessee institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $38,420 regardless of where you're from. At Christian Brothers University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 905 — Christian Brothers University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
54.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 45% don't — ask a Christian Brothers University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Christian Brothers University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,007 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $85,285 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $64,897 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $59,892 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,090 |
| Psychology, General | $50,180 |
| Natural Sciences | $36,429 |
Median earnings for these 7 Christian Brothers University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $57,478 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 51 additional Christian Brothers University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Christian Brothers University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1040–1300 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 86.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Christian Brothers University's acceptance rate?
88.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 977 admitted from 1,105 applicants.
How much does Christian Brothers University cost?
At Christian Brothers University, published tuition is $38,420 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Christian Brothers University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Christian Brothers University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $57,478 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Tennessee
- Carson-Newman University — 90.5% admitted
- Belmont University — 95.3% admitted
- Austin Peay State University — 96.4% admitted
- East Tennessee State University — 86.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.