Christian Brothers University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families who need the lowest possible cost. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Christian Brothers University is a private nonprofit institution located in Memphis, Tennessee with approximately 905 undergraduate students enrolled. Christian Brothers University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The average net price after financial aid is $9,854 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, and the typical graduate earns $50,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Christian Brothers University is a private Catholic university in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. It was founded in 1871 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, a Catholic teaching order.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the average net price of just $10,896/year makes this Catholic university in Memphis genuinely affordable, and graduates earn a solid median of $50,000 ten years out with relatively modest debt of $17,589. However, the 56% graduation rate and 73% freshman retention rate are real concerns — nearly 1 in 4 freshmen don't return for sophomore year, which is worth asking the admissions office about directly. Worth considering if you're drawn to small-class learning in a faith-based environment and have a clear academic plan, but come with eyes open about the completion numbers.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (905 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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