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Christian Brothers University

#1014 in US ranking Memphis, TN
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$49,561
Tuition & fees
$39,750
Avg. aid
$28,991
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
87%
SAT range
1020–1380
ACT range
19–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55%
Median salary
$46,114
1 yr after graduation

What does Christian Brothers University offer in terms of athletics?

Christian Brothers University has a history of intercollegiate athletics under the Buccaneers name, including competition associated with NCAA Division II and the Gulf South Conference. Applicants should not assume that historical conference membership describes the teams available in their intended year of enrollment: the institutional snapshot used here does not identify current NCAA membership.

Sports listed in institutional records include basketball, baseball, soccer, softball, volleyball, cross-country, track and field, golf, tennis, rugby, and riflery. Such a list does not establish that every sport currently operates as a varsity team; club, recreational, and intramural opportunities have different structures and eligibility rules. A prospective athlete should confirm the current team roster, competition affiliation, recruiting process, and any athletic-aid terms directly with the university before relying on an older athletics listing.

What student groups and Associations are available at Christian Brothers University?

Student organizations offer ways to meet peers outside class, but the particular groups active at Christian Brothers University can change from year to year. Applicants should use the current student-activities directory or an involvement fair to identify recognized academic, service, cultural, recreational, faith-related, or professional groups that are actually operating.

For a student comparing campuses, the useful distinction is between a recognized organization with student members and an institution-run service or one-time event. Ask how groups obtain recognition, whether commuters can attend meetings, and whether students may propose a new organization if their interest is not represented. Those details say more about practical participation than an older list of club names.

Who studies at Christian Brothers University?

Christian Brothers University enrolled about 1,772 students in the reported institutional snapshot, making it a relatively small university by headcount. Its entering first-time cohort numbered 175, and 106 degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates entered as transfers. Those figures describe particular enrollment categories, not separate totals to add to overall enrollment.

Reported student origins were predominantly domestic: approximately 66% were Tennessee residents, 26% came from other U.S. states, and 8% came from other countries. Students of several age groups attend, including traditional-age undergraduates and adults in their late twenties and beyond. This mix matters to applicants because first-year, transfer, graduate, and returning adult students may use different admissions processes and campus services. Demographic counts alone, however, cannot establish what an individual student's social experience will be.

How does student life look like at Christian Brothers University?

Everyday student life at Christian Brothers University combines a small-campus academic setting with access to the surrounding city of Memphis. Students can engage through campus activities, service, recreation, and academic events, while their experience will also depend on whether they live on campus or commute.

Institutional reporting identifies a student health clinic and personal or psychological counseling as available supports. New students should check current orientation information for how to access those services and other academic help. The university's 9-to-1 reported student-to-faculty ratio describes overall staffing relative to enrollment; it does not establish how easy it will be to join a specific course or obtain an appointment. Students weighing campus fit may find it useful to compare actual activity schedules and service hours with their class and work commitments.

What libraries are available to students at Christian Brothers University?

Plough Library is Christian Brothers University's main campus library. It provides a place for course research and study, with reservable study rooms reported among its resources.

Students should consult the library's current site or staff for database access, research assistance, borrowing rules, and help obtaining materials not held locally. Those services can be especially important for assignments requiring scholarly sources rather than general web searches. Institutional reporting does not identify a 24-hour library study area, so students who rely on late-night space should check current building and study-room hours, including any differences during exams and breaks.

Christian Brothers University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1772

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

175

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

85 full time, 105 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Christian Brothers University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,155
Graduate: 617

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,314
Part-time: 458

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 75
Men: 100

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 203
Black or African American: 175
White: 196
American Indian or Alaska Native: 5
Asian: 16
Two or more races: 52
Unknown: 104

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Christian Brothers University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

Both–Both

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Golf

Both–Both

Soccer

Both–Both

Softball

Women–Women

Tennis

Both–Both

Track and field

Both–Both

Volleyball

Women–Women

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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