More selective than 24% of Tennessee colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
8% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 56% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose CBU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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CBU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, CBU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 460 | 700 |
| SAT math | 560 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1020 | 1380 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
CBU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 87% | 460–700 | 560–680 | 19–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 88% | 540–640 | 500–660 | 18–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is CBU compared with other Tennessee colleges?
CBU has the 27th-lowest acceptance rate of 34 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Tennessee Technological University | 76% | 58% | $14,246 |
| 24 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | 81% | 50% | $14,265 |
| 25 | Baptist Health Sciences University | 82% | 40% | $11,212 |
| 26 | East Tennessee State University | 86% | 53% | $15,983 |
| 27 | Christian Brothers University | 87% | 55% | $9,854 |
| 28 | The University of Tennessee Southern | 87% | 37% | $12,798 |
| 29 | The University of Tennessee-Martin | 88% | 53% | $10,701 |
| 30 | Carson-Newman University | 90% | 53% | $20,251 |
| 31 | Belmont University | 95% | 71% | $33,147 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Tennessee colleges →
Who enrolls at CBU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
CBU admissions questions
What is the CBU acceptance rate?
Christian Brothers University accepts 87% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 977 of 1,105 applicants were admitted.
Does CBU require the SAT or ACT?
Christian Brothers University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 8% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 56% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for CBU?
The middle 50% of Christian Brothers University enrolled first-year students scored 1020–1380 on the SAT and 19–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at CBU?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (200 of 977).
Is CBU getting harder to get into?
Christian Brothers University accepted 87% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 88% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Christian Brothers University overview