Christian Brothers University is a tight-knit academic community in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee that was founded in 1871 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, an international Catholic teaching order. CBU literally offers its students the best of both worlds. It is a small, liberal arts school but is also nationally renowned for its STEM programs. It’s located on bucolic, 75-acre wooded campus in the urban center of a major metropolitan city. It is a private, Catholic university that is also home to one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation, who collectively follow more than 30 religious faiths. CBU prepares students of all backgrounds to excel by providing a personalized, exceptional academic experience that is a launchpad for success and rooted in a mission to build better communities and a more inclusive society. At CBU, you can build your own future while you build a better world.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

50%

SAT Range

ACT Range

21-27

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$17,830 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$26,539 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Academics

Professors

C+

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Student Faculty Ratio

9:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

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Majors

Mechanical Engineering at CBU

A degree in Mechanical Engineering offers you entry into one of today’s most in-demand career fields — 100% of our Mechanical Engineering recent alumni are employed and earning some of the highest starting salaries in the country. The design-oriented and laboratory-intensive program, emphasizes hands-on experience. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

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Mix of Online and on Campus
78%
On Campus
12%
Online
10%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

1,311 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

237

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

45%

Varsity Athletes

18%

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Freshmen Live On-Campus

47%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$44,200 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

57%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

91%

National

83%