Christian Brothers University

DR. JOHN SMARRELLI, JR.
PRESIDENT

Christian Brothers University, founded in 1871, is a Catholic institution of higher education in the tradition of the Christian Brothers. It is the largest private, comprehensive university in west Tennessee, emphasizing excellence in teaching and individualized attention to the whole person in a values-oriented interfaith educational community. The University prepares students for professional careers and lives of moral responsibility and constructive community involvement. The first private institution in Memphis to integrate, it always has welcomed people of all faiths. CBU offers undergraduate programs in engineering, business, sciences, liberal arts, nursing, and education as well as graduate programs in business administration, education, Catholic studies, engineering management, and physician assistant studies. CBU is ranked among the Top 25 Southern Universities
by U.S. News & World Report.

Vital Statistics

Fall 2012 Enrollment: Graduate 361 - Undergraduate 1,237

Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid From Any Source: 91%

Tuition and Fees: $26,995

Room and Board: $5,690 - $10,120

Founded: 1871

Degrees Offered: Bachelor's, Master's

Number of Degrees Awarded Summer 2011 to Spring 2012: 456

Student to Faculty Ratio: 13 to 1