# Christian Brothers University (CBU)

Private nonprofit college in Memphis, TN. IPEDS ID 219833.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/christian-brothers-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/christian-brothers-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 87% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $9,854 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 55%; beats 67% of TN colleges and 52% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $57,478; beats 79% of TN colleges and 63% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $17,589

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,466 |
| 30-48k | $11,657 |
| 48-75k | $10,023 |
| 75-110k | $12,839 |
| 110k+ | $5,843 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.34 years on average (41% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $57,478 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,466 | $41,082 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $11,657 | $50,591 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $10,023 | $43,500 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $12,839 | $55,721 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $5,843 | $25,359 | 1.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $48,038
- Tuition and fees: $38,420
- Housing and meals: $10,731; books: $1,393

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 460–700; SAT math: 560–680; ACT: 19–24 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,105 applicants, 977 admitted, 200 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 87%, ACT 19–24 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 88%, ACT 18–23 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (58 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | not reported | $92,007 | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,112 | $85,285 | $27,000 |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | $38,554 | $64,897 | $46,000 |
| Business | $57,670 | $59,892 | $49,125 |
| Business Administration | $37,599 | $54,090 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $26,064 | $50,180 | $27,000 |
| Natural Sciences | $33,145 | $36,429 | $27,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Civil Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering-Related Fields | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | $23,786 |
| Business / Corporate Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $94,980 (Memphis, TN-MS-AR), $99,260 (TN), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage $104,110 (Memphis, TN-MS-AR), $99,550 (TN), $104,110 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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