Christian Brothers University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,300

5.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$17,068

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

88.4%

1,105 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,043

76.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

56%

215 Graduates

About

Christian Brothers University is a higher education institution located in Shelby County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Christian Brothers University were Computer Systems Analysis (215 degrees awarded), Teacher Education (42 degrees), and Physician Assistant (33 degrees).

In 2023, 782 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Christian Brothers University. 47.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (196 degrees), 1.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (144 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Christian Brothers University is $37,300, which is $12,725 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Christian Brothers University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 398 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Christian Brothers University is $37,300, which is $12,725 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,068.

In 2023, 96% of undergraduate students attending Christian Brothers University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,300

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Christian Brothers University was $37,300. The cost of tuition at Christian Brothers University is $12,725 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$17,068

2023 Value

8.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Christian Brothers University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,068. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Christian Brothers University grew by 8.3%.

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

$10,960

Room and Board

$1,327

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Christian Brothers University was of $10,960 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 16.4% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,327. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.03% 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

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Christian Brothers University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.04% with respect to 2022, when 98% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Christian Brothers University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 398 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 1,105 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 26% annual growth. Out of those 1,105 applicants, 977 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.4% acceptance rate.

There were 2,043 students enrolled at Christian Brothers University in 2023. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Christian Brothers University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

977

Accepted Out of 1,105

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Christian Brothers University was 88.4% (977 admissions from 1,105 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 87.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 26%, while admissions grew by 27.4%.

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

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

8% of enrolled first-time students at Christian Brothers University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Christian Brothers University had a total enrollment of 2,043 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Christian Brothers University is 1,562 students and the part-time enrollment is 481. This means that 76.5% of students enrolled at Christian Brothers University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Christian Brothers University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20.9% Black or African American, 20.9% White, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.43% Two or More Races, 1.66% Asian, 0.489% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0489% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Christian Brothers University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (13.5%), followed by White Male (12.4%) and Black or African American Female (11.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (11.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (8.29%) and White Male (4.44%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Christian Brothers University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,043 students. The full-time enrollment at Christian Brothers University is 1,562 and the part-time enrollment is 481. This means that 76.5% of students enrolled at Christian Brothers University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

73%

2023 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 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

Black or African American
428 enrolled students
White
427 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
221 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Christian Brothers University is 20.9% Black or African American, 20.9% White, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.43% Two or More Races, 1.66% Asian, 0.489% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0489% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 251 students (12.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 44 fewer women than men received degrees from Christian Brothers University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Christian Brothers University is white (196 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (144 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Christian Brothers University is Computer Systems Analysis (215 degrees awarded), followed by Teacher Education (42 degrees) and Physician Assistant (33 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (225 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (31 degrees), and Education (86 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,631,051 people), Software developers (1,206,227 people), Other managers (1,160,574 people), Accountants & auditors (1,073,095 people), and Financial managers (573,537 people).

The most specialized majors at Christian Brothers University in 2023 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (225 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (31 degrees), Education (86 degrees), Engineering (43 degrees), and Business (154 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Christian Brothers University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (225 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (31 degrees), Education (86 degrees), Engineering (43 degrees), and Business (154 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (1,537,840 people), Construction (697,876 people), Elementary & secondary schools (669,434 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (623,806 people), and Banking & related activities (603,666 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 (2023)

Computer Systems Analysis
215 degrees awarded
Teacher Education
42 degrees awarded
Physician Assistant
33 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Christian Brothers University was Computer Systems Analysis with 215 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

413

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

369

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 413 degrees were awarded to men at Christian Brothers University, which is 1.12 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (369).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 180 degrees were awarded to men at Christian Brothers University in Computer Systems Analysis, which is 5.14 times more than the 35 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Christian Brothers University in Registered Nursing, which is 9.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 55% of students graduating from Christian Brothers University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (88%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Christian Brothers University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (88% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 14% of graduates (30 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
196 degrees awarded
Black or African American
144 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Christian Brothers University is white (196 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (144 degrees).

11.6% of degree recipients (91 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
114 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
99 degrees awarded
White Male
82 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Christian Brothers University is white female (114 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (99 degrees).

Operations

Christian Brothers University has an endowment valued at nearly $41M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −1.1M (−2.69%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Christian Brothers University had a total salary expenditure of 46.9M. Christian Brothers University employs 41 Associate professors, 36 Assistant professors and 34 Professors. Most academics at Christian Brothers University are Male Professor (25), Male Associate professor (24), and Female Assistant professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Christian Brothers University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 40 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 29 employees, and Management with 19 employees.

Endowment

$41M

2023 Endowment

11.2%

decline from 2022

Christian Brothers University has an endowment valued at about $41M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Christian Brothers University declined 11.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.7M 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

$21.8M

2023 Salaries

5.54%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Christian Brothers University paid a median of $21.8M in salaries, which represents 46.4% of their overall expenditure ($46.9M) and a 5.54% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.17% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.59% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.68M

Instructional Salaries

114

Number of Employees

In 2023, Christian Brothers University paid a total of $8.68M to 114 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

40 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Christian Brothers University were Associate professor with 41 employees, Assistant professor with 36 employees, and Professor with 34 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Christian Brothers University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 40 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees, and Management with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Christian Brothers University was Male Professor with 25 employees, Male Associate professor with 24 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 19 employees.

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

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