Christian Brothers University

650 East Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
http://www.cbu.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1871
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Undergrad Students1,497
Endowment25,249,915
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee25
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition20,080
Room/Board5,650
Services
Associated FirmsFedEx and FedEx Express; Parker-Hannifin; Price Waterhouse; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; ServiceMaster; Medtronics; Morgan Stanley; Buckeye Technology; Smith & Nephew; Nova Factor; United Parcel Service; ACS; Shelby County Schools; Memphis City
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsThe Brother I. Leo O'Donnell Archives
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsThe Brother I. Leo O'Donnell Archives
Periodical Subs532
# of Books168,680
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months82%
within one year95%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities13%
Students in sororities13%
Campus Size75 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing44%
College housing typescoed dorms (32%), women's dorms (17%), men's dorms (24%), apartment for single students (27%)
Popular Events BACCHUS, SGA, Sofapalooza, Up 'Til Dawn, Move In Party
Nearest AirportMemphis, Tennessee (5), Nashville, Tennessee (196)
Nearest TrainMemphis (4)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (The University of Memphis)
Navy ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (The University of Memphis)
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, yearbook
Number of Organizations34
# of fraternities5
# of sororities6
Students in fraternities13%
Students in sororities13%
Student PapersN/A
Honor SocietiesAlpha Chi Honor Society, Alpha Sigma Lambda Adult Honor Society, Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society, Delta Sigma Pi Business Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Lasallian Collegians, Pro-Life Action Committee, The Chosen Generation
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Association, Bacchus International Club, Intercultural Club, National Society of Black Engineers
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) College Republicans, Encore Drama Club, Student Government Association, Up 'Til Dawn