Christian Brothers University

https://www.cbu.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,900

2.98% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$17,830

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

6.94%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

49.9%

4,325 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

1,918

75.9% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

56.7%

199 Graduates

About

Christian Brothers University is a higher education institution located in Shelby County, TN. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Christian Brothers University were General Business Administration & Management (57 degrees awarded), Natural Sciences (28 degrees), and Mechanical Engineering (24 degrees).

In 2020, 539 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Christian Brothers University. 51.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (244 degrees), 1.71 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (143 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Christian Brothers University is $33,900, which is $11,370 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Christian Brothers University is $33,900, which is $11,370 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,830.

In 2020, 93% of undergraduate students attending Christian Brothers University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,900

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Christian Brothers University was $33,900. The cost of tuition at Christian Brothers University is $11,370 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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

Average Net Price

$17,830

2020 Value

9.96%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Christian Brothers University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,830. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Christian Brothers University grew by 9.96%.

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

$9,143

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Christian Brothers University was of $9,143 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of room and board increased by 1.41% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Christian Brothers University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 6.9% with respect to 2019, when 87% 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.

6.94%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Christian Brothers University was 6.94%, which represents 31 out of the 447 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 4,325 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 31.7% annual growth. Out of those 4,325 applicants, 2,160 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 49.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,918 students enrolled at Christian Brothers University in 2020, and 0% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Christian Brothers University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

49.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

2,160

Accepted Out of 4,325

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Christian Brothers University was 49.9% (2,160 admissions from 4,325 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 50.2%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 31.7%, while admissions grew by 31.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Christian Brothers University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

0% of enrolled first-time students at Christian Brothers University in 2020 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 has a total enrollment of 1,918 students. The full-time enrollment at Christian Brothers University is 1,455 students and the part-time enrollment is 463. This means that 75.9% of students enrolled at Christian Brothers University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Christian Brothers University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.3% White, 22.2% Black or African American, 6.47% Hispanic or Latino, 6.26% Two or More Races, 3.49% Asian, 0.574% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.209% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Christian Brothers University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (16.2%), followed by White Male (15.3%) and Black or African American Female (12.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.8%), followed by White Male (14.6%) and Black or African American Female (12.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Christian Brothers University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,918 students. The full-time enrollment at Christian Brothers University is 1,455 and the part-time enrollment is 463. This means that 75.9% of students enrolled at Christian Brothers University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% 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

81%

2020 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 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Christian Brothers University had a retention rate higher 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

White
619
Black or African American
425
Hispanic or Latino
124

The enrolled student population at Christian Brothers University is 32.3% White, 22.2% Black or African American, 6.47% Hispanic or Latino, 6.26% Two or More Races, 3.49% Asian, 0.574% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.209% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 446 students (23.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 19 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 (244 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (143 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Christian Brothers University is General Business Administration & Management (57 degrees awarded), followed by Natural Sciences (28 degrees) and Mechanical Engineering (24 degrees).

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 (32 degrees awarded), Psychology (50 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (29 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 (1,077,271 people), Other managers (991,084 people), Software developers (504,033 people), Financial managers (486,359 people), and Chief executives & legislators (463,980 people).

The most specialized majors at Christian Brothers University are Engineering Technologies (32 degrees awarded), Psychology (50 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (29 degrees), Engineering (47 degrees), and Business (191 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

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 (886,295 people), Elementary & secondary schools (862,599 people), Construction (623,219 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (621,635 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (583,208 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

General Business Administration & Management
57 degree-majorss awarded
Natural Sciences
28 degree-majorss awarded
Mechanical Engineering
24 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Christian Brothers University was General Business Administration & Management with 57 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

260

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

279

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 260 degrees were awarded to men at Christian Brothers University, which is 0.932 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (279).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Christian Brothers University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.18 times more than the 44 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 44 degrees were awarded to women at Christian Brothers University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.846 times less than the 52 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 34% of students graduating from Christian Brothers University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% 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 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 (72.4%).

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, 9.05% of graduates (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
244 degrees awarded
Black or African American
143 degrees awarded
Unknown
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Christian Brothers University is white (244 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (143 degrees).

8.91% of degree recipients (48 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Male
135 degrees awarded
White Female
109 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
102 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Christian Brothers University is white male (135 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (109 degrees).

Operations

Christian Brothers University has an endowment valued at nearly $40.4M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $−NaNk (−0.165%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Christian Brothers University had a total salary expenditure of $41.5M. Christian Brothers University employs 38 Assistant professors, 37 Associate professors, and 29 Professors. Most academics at Christian Brothers University are Male Associate professors (26), Male Assistant professors(22), and Male Professors (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Christian Brothers University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 51 employees, Management, with 26 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees.

Endowment

$40.4M

2020 Endowment

2.17%

decline from 2019

Christian Brothers University has an endowment valued at about $40.4M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Christian Brothers University declined 2.17% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $730k higher 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.59M - Federal
$0 - State
$767k - Local

As of 2020, Christian Brothers University received $1.59M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $767k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$20.2M

2020 Salaries

6.1%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Christian Brothers University paid a median of $20.2M in salaries, which represents 48.6% of their overall expenditure ($41.5M) and a 6.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.36% growth from 2018 and a 3.31% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.61M

Instructional Salaries

111

Number of Employees

In 2020, Christian Brothers University paid a total of $7.61M to 111 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

51 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Christian Brothers University were Assistant professor with 38 employees; Associate professor with 37 employees; and Associate professor with 29 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Christian Brothers University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 51 employees; Management with 26 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Christian Brothers University was Male Associate professor with 26 employees, Male Assistant professor with 22 employees, and Male Professor with 20 employees.

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