Christian Brothers University
Location and Contact Information
650 E Parkway SMemphis, TN 38104
USA
Main Tel: (901) 321-3000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Christian Brothers University, also known as CBU, is located in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. It was established on November 19, 1871, by the De La Salle Christian Brothers and was named Christian Brothers College. In June 1990, it gained university status. It is the oldest institution in the City of Memphis that grants collegiate degrees. The oldest building on campus was constructed in 1939. CBU is made up of the following academic units:
- School of Arts
- School of Business
- School of Engineering
- School of Sciences
CBU has recognized several fraternities and sororities including Kappa Alpha Psi, Delta Sigma Theta, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Zeta Tau Alpha, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Sigma Gamma Rho, Delta Sigma Pi, Phi Beta Sigma, Gamma Theta Phi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, and Alpha Xi Delta.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in engineering, education and teaching, business and management, science, and therapy and counseling.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities II.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There is a hospital on campus.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Christian Brothers:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | 2,621 |
| 2 | Gannon University | Erie, PA | 4,197 |
| 3 | Manhattan College | Bronx, NY | 3,441 |
| 4 | University of Evansville | Evansville, IN | 2,742 |
| 5 | University of Portland | Portland, OR | 3,661 |
| 6 | Walla Walla University | College Place, WA | 1,800 |
| 7 | Merrimack College | North Andover, MA | 2,143 |
| 8 | Alfred University | Alfred, NY | 2,427 |
| 9 | Valley Forge Military College | Wayne, PA | |
| 10 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Terre Haute, IN | 1,923 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 233 | 23 |
| Master | 163 | 4 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 62 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 27 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 9 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,869 in 2009-2010 (1,772 full-time equivalent).
About 50% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 50% of the class.
Undergrads are 67% of enrolled students and graduate students are 33%.
Students under 25 years old represent 64% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 65% Women 56% All 59%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 470-590 Math 500-610
Room and Board
Christian Brothers provides on-campus housing for 542 of its 1,772 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Athletics
The school is in the Gulf South Conference for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 80 male students received the aid (men were 56% of those receiving aid) and 62 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 44% of students receiving such aid) .
Graduate School Focus
Christian Brothers offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Finance
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Educational Leadership and Administration
ENGINEERING
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
FINE ARTS
- Fine/Studio Arts
LIBERAL ARTS
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physical Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology
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