Christian Brothers University

https://www.cbu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,820

2.71% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,997

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.13%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

96.6%

2,334 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,588

85.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

59%

366 Graduates

About

Christian Brothers University is a higher education institution located in Shelby County, TN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Christian Brothers University were General Business Administration & Management (58 degrees awarded), General Business (23 degrees), and General Civil Engineering (19 degrees).

In 2021, 563 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Christian Brothers University. 55.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (220 degrees), 1.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (118 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Christian Brothers University is $34,820, which is $11,636 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Christian Brothers University is $34,820, which is $11,636 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,997.

In 2021, 93% of undergraduate students attending Christian Brothers University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,820

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Christian Brothers University was $34,820. The cost of tuition at Christian Brothers University is $11,636 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Christian Brothers University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,997

2021 Value

6.55%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Christian Brothers University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,997. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Christian Brothers University grew by 6.55%.

This chart compares the average net price of Christian Brothers University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,417

Room and Board

$1,288

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Christian Brothers University was of $9,417 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,288. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.04% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Christian Brothers University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Christian Brothers University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Christian Brothers University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.13%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Christian Brothers University was 3.13%, which represents 14 out of the 448 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Christian Brothers University received 2,334 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 73% annual growth. Out of those 2,334 applicants, 2,254 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.6% acceptance rate.

There were 3,588 students enrolled at Christian Brothers University in 2021. 11% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Christian Brothers University has an overall enrollment yield of 24%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,254

Accepted Out of 2,334

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Christian Brothers University was 96.6% (2,254 admissions from 2,334 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 49.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 73%, while admissions declined by −47.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Christian Brothers University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

11%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

11% of enrolled first-time students at Christian Brothers University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Christian Brothers University had a total enrollment of 3,588 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Christian Brothers University is 3,060 students and the part-time enrollment is 528. This means that 85.3% of students enrolled at Christian Brothers University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Christian Brothers University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 27.3% White, 20.2% Black or African American, 8.14% Hispanic or Latino, 7.75% Two or More Races, 2.9% Asian, 0.948% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0557% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Christian Brothers University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (14.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (13.5%) and White Male (12.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (13.8%), followed by White Male (7.57%) and Black or African American Female (5.92%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Christian Brothers University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,588 students. The full-time enrollment at Christian Brothers University is 3,060 and the part-time enrollment is 528. This means that 85.3% of students enrolled at Christian Brothers University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Christian Brothers University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Christian Brothers University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Christian Brothers University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Christian Brothers University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
978 enrolled students
Black or African American
724 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
292 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Christian Brothers University is 27.3% White, 20.2% Black or African American, 8.14% Hispanic or Latino, 7.75% Two or More Races, 2.9% Asian, 0.948% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0557% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 656 students (18.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 59 more women than men received degrees from Christian Brothers University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Christian Brothers University is white (220 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (118 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Christian Brothers University is General Business Administration & Management (58 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (23 degrees) and General Civil Engineering (19 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Christian Brothers University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (30 degrees awarded), Engineering (63 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Christian Brothers University are Accountants & auditors (1,064,657 people), Other managers (1,030,092 people), Software developers (1,003,090 people), Financial managers (502,429 people), and Chief executives & legislators (488,284 people).

The most specialized majors at Christian Brothers University in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (30 degrees awarded), Engineering (63 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Business (192 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (53 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Christian Brothers University are Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Aerospace engineers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Christian Brothers University are Engineering Technologies (30 degrees awarded), Engineering (63 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Business (192 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (53 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Christian Brothers University are Computer Systems Design (1,400,455 people), Construction (650,936 people), Banking & related activities (581,034 people), Elementary & secondary schools (580,854 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (567,018 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Christian Brothers University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
58 degree-majors awarded
General Business
23 degree-majors awarded
General Civil Engineering
19 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Christian Brothers University was General Business Administration & Management with 58 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Christian Brothers University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

252

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

311

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 252 degrees were awarded to men at Christian Brothers University, which is 0.81 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (311).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Christian Brothers University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Christian Brothers University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.9 times less than the 50 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Christian Brothers University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.11 times more than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 36% of students graduating from Christian Brothers University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Christian Brothers University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8.2% of graduates (30 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
220 degrees awarded
Black or African American
118 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Christian Brothers University is white (220 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (118 degrees).

15.1% of degree recipients (85 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
114 degrees awarded
White Female
106 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Christian Brothers University is white male (114 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (106 degrees).

Operations

Christian Brothers University has an endowment valued at nearly $49.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 22.2M (44.5%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Christian Brothers University had a total salary expenditure of 42M. Christian Brothers University employs 86 Associate professors, 72 Professors and 58 Assistant professors. Most academics at Christian Brothers University are Male Associate professor (56), Male Professor (48), and Male Assistant professor (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Christian Brothers University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 144 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 52 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 46 employees.

Endowment

$49.8M

2021 Endowment

23.5%

growth from 2020

Christian Brothers University has an endowment valued at about $49.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Christian Brothers University grew 23.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $605k lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Christian Brothers University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21.7M

2021 Salaries

7.59%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Christian Brothers University paid a median of $21.7M in salaries, which represents 51.6% of their overall expenditure ($42M) and a 7.59% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16.2M

Instructional Salaries

230

Number of Employees

In 2021, Christian Brothers University paid a total of $16.2M to 230 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $21.9M (62.5%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

86 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

144 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Christian Brothers University were Associate professor with 86 employees, Professor with 72 employees, and Assistant professor with 58 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Christian Brothers University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 144 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 52 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 46 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Christian Brothers University was Male Associate professor with 56 employees, Male Professor with 48 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 34 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Christian Brothers University.