School Description
Provided by Christian Brothers UniversityChristian Brothers University is a private, Catholic, comprehensive university committed to preparing students of all faiths and backgrounds to excel in their professional and public lives by providing challenging educational opportunities in the arts, business, engineering, the sciences, and teacher education.
We are a Catholic university in the Lasallian tradition giving individual attention so each student matures intellectually, morally, and spiritually. We provide an interfaith educational experience grounded in the highest ideals of private and public virtue that form a foundation for ethical living. Recognizing our common humanity, we encourage students of all faiths to practice and grow in their faith tradition by providing both Catholic and ecumenical religion courses and campus ministry programs. Our desire is to inspire each person in the Christian Brothers University community to a life of service to God, their communities, and the world.
At CBU, you will find a rigorous academic environment that nurtures and challenges you at the same time. We're passionate about this extraordinary environment that pushes you to learn, use your talents, and ultimately succeed in your life's pursuits. And we’re here for you to ensure that you succeed.
CBU is a blend of a powerful history, small classes, state-of-the-art equipment, tremendous internships, and flexible curricula that allows you to tailor a path directly into a profession or into graduate school. You’ll receive the real-world experience, analytical abilities, critical thinking skills, global awareness, technology background, and ethical foundation that are essential for your future success.
Our programs and services are designed to assist you through the various aspects of your own life journey. A wide range of organizations, events, and other activities exist for your benefit and enjoyment. With more than 40 clubs and organizations, you can participate in student government, individual class leadership, social and service fraternities, sororities, professional groups, men’s and women’s organizations, support groups, intramural and collegiate sports, the arts and more.
Christian Brothers University
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaChristian Brothers University is the oldest collegiate degree-granting institution in the City of Memphis. The university is run by the Christian Brothers, a Roman Catholic religious order founded by St. John Baptist de la Salle, the patron saint of teachers.
History
Christian Brothers College was founded November 19, 1871, by members of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. The Brothers came to Memphis at the request of the people and clergy of the city, after more than a decade of efforts to persuade the Brothers to open a college in Memphis.
Christian Brothers University traces its origins to priest and educational innovator, St. John Baptist de la Salle. De la Salle began a system of Christian schools in which teachers assist parents in the educational, ethical, and religious formation of their children. To continue his spiritual and pedagogical vision, de la Salle founded the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, known today as the De La Salle Christian Brothers.
Today, the spirit and tradition of the Lasallian community thrives in 81 countries and in more than 1,000 educational institutions. Over 4,000 De La Salle Christian Brothers, along with 56,000 Lasallian lay colleagues (such as Lasallian Volunteers), serve over 750,000 students and their families worldwide. In the United States, there are over 100 Lasallian educational institutions.
Christian Brothers College officially became Christian Brothers University in June 1990.
Academics
Schools, deans, and degrees
Recognition
- Named one of the Best Southeastern Colleges by The Princeton Review, 2009
- Ranked 22nd for Master's Universities (South) by U.S. News, 2009
- Ranked 2nd for Economic Diversity Among Top-Ranked Schools: Master's Universities (South) by U.S. News, 2009
- Ranked 4th for Racial Diversity: Master's Universities (South) by U.S. News, 2009
- Ranked 20th for Average Freshmen Retention Rates: Master's Universities (South) by U.S. News, 2009
- Received "Best in Memphis" award from the Memphis City Beautiful Commission, 2006
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southeast
- Setting:
- Large City Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Roman Catholic
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Buccaneers
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 1,582
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 96%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Christian Brothers University
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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History
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History
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History
A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.See more schools with programs in History
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History
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Philosophy and Religious Studies
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Philosophy and Religious Studies
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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Business/Managerial Economics
Learn to apply the power of economics principles to the analysis of the organization and operation of business enterprises. Students complete courses in monetary theory, banking and financial systems, theory of competition, pricing theory, wage and salary/incentive theory, analysis of markets, and applications of econometrics and quantitative methods to the study of particular businesses and business problems.See more schools with programs in Business/Managerial Economics
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.See more schools with programs in Accounting
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Accounting
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Financial Services
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Financial Services
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Finance
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instruments; capital planning; funds acquisition; asset and debt management; budgeting; financial analysis; and investments and portfolio management.See more schools with programs in Finance
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Finance
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Information Systems
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Information Systems
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Management Information Systems
A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning.See more schools with programs in Management Information Systems
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Management Information Systems
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Management
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Management
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Business/Commerce
This program provides a general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.See more schools with programs in Business/Commerce
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Business/Managerial Operations
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.See more schools with programs in Business/Managerial Operations
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Business/Commerce
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Marketing
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Marketing
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Marketing/Marketing Management
A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets.See more schools with programs in Marketing/Marketing Management
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Education
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General Education
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General Education
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General Education
A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social foundations of education.See more schools with programs in General Education
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General Education
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General Education
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Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering applies the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer systems, and separation processes; and the applied analysis of chemical problems such as corrosion, particle abrasion, energy loss, pollution, and fluid mechanics.See more schools with programs in Chemical Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.See more schools with programs in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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General Civil Engineering
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures.See more schools with programs in General Civil Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.See more schools with programs in Mechanical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.See more schools with programs in Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.See more schools with programs in General Mathematics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.See more schools with programs in General Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Physics
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Physics
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General Physical Sciences
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General Physics
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods.See more schools with programs in General Physics
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General Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
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Social Sciences
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Psychology
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Psychology
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Other Psychology
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Other Psychology
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Psychology
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Psychology
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Technology
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Software Development
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Master's Level Programs
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Business
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Management
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Management
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Business/Commerce
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Business/Commerce
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Management
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Management
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Education
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Education Administration
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Education Administration
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Educational Leadership and Administration
A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that may prepare individuals as general administrators and supervisors.See more schools with programs in Educational Leadership and Administration
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Educational Leadership and Administration
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Education Administration
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Engineering
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Other Engineering
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Other Engineering
Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 40% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Gulf South Conference) Baseball (Gulf South Conference) Track (Gulf South Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 18,630 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 520 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,809 | 37% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 4,805 | 18% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 7,657 | 98% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,469 | 62% | |
Any Aid: |
99% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 77% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 32% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 490, Math: 490 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 620, Math: 630 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 94% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 21, Verbal: 21, Math: 19 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 26, Verbal: 27, Math: 26 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice |
Question: How good is Christian Brothers University Memphis,TN?I am debating to change from one school to another. Right now I am at University of Memphis, which is an ok school, I am debating if I should transfer to Christian Brothers University in Mmephis as well. I a mechanical engineering major. Any thoughts???23 months ago
Best AnswerThe Christian Brothers are a well known teaching organization. Based upon my own experience from high school through college, I would be in favor of recommending any university run by the Christian Brothers. |
