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Catholic college

Christian Brothers University

  • LocationMemphis, TN
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,043 students
  • SponsorDe La Salle Christian Brothers
  • TraditionLasallian
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Christian Brothers University is a Catholic institution in the Lasallian tradition in Memphis, Tennessee. Campus Ministry publishes a weekday Mass at 12:00 p.m. in De La Salle (Stritch) Chapel and a Sunday evening Mass at 8:00 p.m. General education requires two Religious Studies courses for all students, and a Religion and Philosophy major with a Religious Studies concentration is offered.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 2

  • Monday–Friday12:00 PM–12:30 PMDe La Salle (Stritch) Chapel
  • Sunday8:00 PMDe La Salle (Stritch) Chapel · Student-led and open to the public; location inferred from chapel named in FAQ.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Campus Ministry FAQs | Christian Brothers Universitycbu.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-faqs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The weekday Mass schedule is Monday-Friday from 12:00pm – 12:30pm in De La Salle (Stritch) Chapel.”
    Weekday Mass is published Monday through Friday at 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. in De La Salle (Stritch) Chapel.
    “The Sunday evening Mass(8:00 pm) is student-led and open to the public.”
    A Sunday evening Mass at 8:00 p.m. is published; no Saturday Mass is listed.

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Catholic churches nearby

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Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

72 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday through Friday, 12:00 to 12:30 p.m., De La Salle (Stritch) Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry FAQs | Christian Brothers Universitycbu.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-faqs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The weekday Mass schedule is Monday-Friday from 12:00pm – 12:30pm in De La Salle (Stritch) Chapel.”
      Weekday Mass is published Monday through Friday at 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. in De La Salle (Stritch) Chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (One weekend Mass listed (Sunday 8:00 p.m.); no Saturday Mass published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry FAQs | Christian Brothers Universitycbu.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-faqs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sunday evening Mass(8:00 pm) is student-led and open to the public.”
      A Sunday evening Mass at 8:00 p.m. is published; no Saturday Mass is listed.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priests serving studentsPart-time or visiting priest (Fr. Gerald Azike is named as the Tuesday daily Mass celebrant.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Lenten Reflections | Christian Brothers Universitycbu.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/lenten-reflections · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Gerald Azike, PhD Pastor at St. James Catholic Church & Tuesday CBU Daily Mass Celebrant”
      A priest, Fr. Gerald Azike, is named as the Tuesday CBU daily Mass celebrant.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry Events and Services | Christian Brothers Universitycbu.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/ministry-events-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Chapel is also open daily from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm for prayer and reflection.”
      The De La Salle (Stritch) Chapel is open for prayer daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (6 weekly times documented: 6 Mass, 0 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

40 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (Two Religious Studies courses are required of all students in general education.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Requirements | Christian Brothers University Catalog 2026-2027cbu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/catalog/policies-undergraduate-programs/undergraduate-academic-programs-and-regulations/general-education-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies (6 hours)”
      All students take six hours of Religious Studies courses.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (Any two Religious Studies courses. RS 280 Catholicism and RS 235 Catholic Social Teaching are among many options.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Requirements | Christian Brothers University Catalog 2026-2027cbu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/catalog/policies-undergraduate-programs/undergraduate-academic-programs-and-regulations/general-education-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “RS 280 Catholicism”
      RS 280 Catholicism is one of the Religious Studies options.
      “RS 235 Catholic Social Teaching”
      RS 235 Catholic Social Teaching is one of the Religious Studies options.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (Moral Values (3 hours) is a generic category; options are mostly philosophy but include ENG 362.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Requirements | Christian Brothers University Catalog 2026-2027cbu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/catalog/policies-undergraduate-programs/undergraduate-academic-programs-and-regulations/general-education-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Moral Values (3 hours)”
      The Moral Values requirement is three hours chosen from listed options.
      “ENG 362 Literature and Gender”
      One Moral Values option is an English course, ENG 362 Literature and Gender.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNo
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Requirements | Christian Brothers University Catalog 2026-2027cbu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/catalog/policies-undergraduate-programs/undergraduate-academic-programs-and-regulations/general-education-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “developed an awareness of the religious dimension of human existence.”
      The general education description refers to the religious dimension of human existence and the Christian Brothers tradition; it does not name the Catholic intellectual tradition.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (Religion and Philosophy BA with a Religious Studies concentration.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religion & Philosophy | Christian Brothers Universitycbu.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/religion-philosophy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Concentration in Religious Studies involves the study of Christian history and theology, world religions, and philosophy.”
      A Religious Studies concentration in the Religion and Philosophy BA is offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture and residence life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture and residence life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (Three professional ministry staff listed (Director, Associate Director, Chaplain). Graduate assistant not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Who We Are | Christian Brothers Universitycbu.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/who-we-are · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Joel Kelley Director of Campus Ministry & Mission,”
      Joel Kelley is listed as Director of Campus Ministry & Mission.
      “Rakesha Gray Associate Director of Campus Ministry,”
      Rakesha Gray is listed as Associate Director of Campus Ministry.
      “Reverend Dr. R. Bruce Cinquegrani Visiting Assistant Professor, Chaplain,”
      Reverend Dr. R. Bruce Cinquegrani is listed as Chaplain in Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (2026-27 retreats listed: hiking retreat, fall and spring Busy Person's retreats, Appalachia and Blackfeet immersions, Signum Fidei.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Christian Brothers Universitycbu.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/ministry-events-services/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry offers several on- and off-campus retreats each year.”
      Campus Ministry offers several on- and off-campus retreats each year.
      “Campus Ministry offers a fall and a spring Busy Person’s Retreat (BPR).”
      Campus Ministry offers a fall and a spring Busy Person's Retreat.
      “A one-day hiking retreat designed to take the time to appreciate the beauty of God’s creation in nature.”
      A one-day hiking retreat is listed for October 15, 2026.
      “Be surrounded by the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains while helping folks in Glenmary Home Missioners with building, cleaning, and bringing joy to these wonderful people!”
      A Christian Service Immersion trip to Appalachia is listed for March 2027.
      “Join the Brothers community in the small rural town of Browning, Montana, where they created the De La Salle Blackfeet Middle School.”
      A Christian Service Immersion trip to Browning, Montana is listed for May 2027.
      “A weekend retreat to remember our sign of faith as we enjoy the beauty nature, the joy of community, and the love of God.”
      The Signum Fidei weekend retreat is listed for April 9-11, 2027 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityNot enough information: not found in official sources.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Campus Ministry volunteer and service office with listed opportunities and partners.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Christian Brothers Universitycbu.edu/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Check this list for the latest volunteer events and sign-up information.”
      Campus Ministry publishes volunteer opportunities and sign-up information.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (RS 235 Catholic Social Teaching is one option among Religious Studies courses required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Requirements | Christian Brothers University Catalog 2026-2027cbu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/catalog/policies-undergraduate-programs/undergraduate-academic-programs-and-regulations/general-education-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “RS 235 Catholic Social Teaching”
      RS 235 Catholic Social Teaching is one of the Religious Studies options.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Four focus-area partnerships (education, poverty, health, environmental justice) and Christian Service Immersion trips.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service | Christian Brothers Universitycbu.edu/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Christian Brothers University has chosen four partner organizations in light of four areas of focus: education, poverty, health, and environmental justice.”
      Service partnerships are organized around education, poverty, health, and environmental justice.
    2. Retreats | Christian Brothers Universitycbu.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/ministry-events-services/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Be surrounded by the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains while helping folks in Glenmary Home Missioners with building, cleaning, and bringing joy to these wonderful people!”
      A Christian Service Immersion trip to Appalachia is listed for March 2027.
      “Join the Brothers community in the small rural town of Browning, Montana, where they created the De La Salle Blackfeet Middle School.”
      A Christian Service Immersion trip to Browning, Montana is listed for May 2027.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Service run by Campus Ministry and framed by Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Christian Brothers Universitycbu.edu/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Social justice, as we define it in Campus Ministry, is a deeper form of service rooted in solidarity and inspired by the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching (CST).”
      Campus Ministry defines social justice service as inspired by the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Weekday Mass is published Monday through Friday at 12:00 p.m. in De La Salle (Stritch) Chapel, and the chapel is open for prayer daily.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry FAQs | Christian Brothers Universitycbu.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-faqs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The weekday Mass schedule is Monday-Friday from 12:00pm – 12:30pm in De La Salle (Stritch) Chapel.”
      Weekday Mass is published Monday through Friday at 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. in De La Salle (Stritch) Chapel.
    2. Ministry Events and Services | Christian Brothers Universitycbu.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/ministry-events-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Chapel is also open daily from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm for prayer and reflection.”
      The De La Salle (Stritch) Chapel is open for prayer daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • General education requires two Religious Studies courses of all students, and Catholicism and Catholic Social Teaching courses are among the options.
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Requirements | Christian Brothers University Catalog 2026-2027cbu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/catalog/policies-undergraduate-programs/undergraduate-academic-programs-and-regulations/general-education-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies (6 hours)”
      All students take six hours of Religious Studies courses.
      “RS 280 Catholicism”
      RS 280 Catholicism is one of the Religious Studies options.
      “RS 235 Catholic Social Teaching”
      RS 235 Catholic Social Teaching is one of the Religious Studies options.
  • Campus Ministry lists six retreats for 2026-27.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Christian Brothers Universitycbu.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/ministry-events-services/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry offers several on- and off-campus retreats each year.”
      Campus Ministry offers several on- and off-campus retreats each year.
      “A one-day hiking retreat designed to take the time to appreciate the beauty of God’s creation in nature.”
      A one-day hiking retreat is listed for October 15, 2026.
      “Be surrounded by the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains while helping folks in Glenmary Home Missioners with building, cleaning, and bringing joy to these wonderful people!”
      A Christian Service Immersion trip to Appalachia is listed for March 2027.
      “A weekend retreat to remember our sign of faith as we enjoy the beauty nature, the joy of community, and the love of God.”
      The Signum Fidei weekend retreat is listed for April 9-11, 2027 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center.
  • Campus Ministry service is framed by Catholic Social Teaching and organized around four focus areas.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Christian Brothers Universitycbu.edu/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Social justice, as we define it in Campus Ministry, is a deeper form of service rooted in solidarity and inspired by the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching (CST).”
      Campus Ministry defines social justice service as inspired by the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching.
      “Christian Brothers University has chosen four partner organizations in light of four areas of focus: education, poverty, health, and environmental justice.”
      Service partnerships are organized around education, poverty, health, and environmental justice.

Concerns

  • The Moral Values requirement may be met by an English course (ENG 362) as well as by philosophy courses.
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Requirements | Christian Brothers University Catalog 2026-2027cbu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/catalog/policies-undergraduate-programs/undergraduate-academic-programs-and-regulations/general-education-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Moral Values (3 hours)”
      The Moral Values requirement is three hours chosen from listed options.
      “ENG 362 Literature and Gender”
      One Moral Values option is an English course, ENG 362 Literature and Gender.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and De La Salle (Stritch) Chapel

  • Address: 650 East Parkway South, Memphis, TN 38104
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: De La Salle (Stritch) Chapel, open for prayer daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Campus Ministry suite in Stritch Hall, Buc Stop Community Pantry

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Source: cbu.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, cbu.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, cbu.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 4 off campus

Retreats 3

  • Signum Fidei RetreatOff campus
    April 9-11, 2027
    Weekend retreat at Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center, Stanton, Tennessee.
    cbu.edu
  • Hiking RetreatOff campus
    October 15, 2026
    One-day hiking retreat at Meeman-Shelby Park.
    cbu.edu
  • Busy Person's Retreat (fall and spring)On campus
    Fall: November 15-20, 2026; Spring: January 31-February 5, 2027
    One-week retreat with about 30 minutes a day, held in Stritch Dining Hall and in residence.
    cbu.edu

Service 3

  • Christian Service Immersion: AppalachiaOff campus
    March 6-12, 2027
    Service with Glenmary Home Missioners in Rutledge, Tennessee.
    cbu.edu
  • Christian Service Immersion: BlackfeetOff campus
    May 15-21, 2027
    Service in Browning, Montana, with the Brothers and De La Salle Blackfeet Middle School.
    cbu.edu
  • Buc Stop Community PantryOn campus
    Free food and hygiene products for students in need, located next to the Campus Ministry suite in Stritch Hall.
    cbu.edu, cbu.edu

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Daily chapel prayerOn campus
    Daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    Chapel open for prayer and reflection in De La Salle (Stritch) Chapel.
    cbu.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Campus Ministry FAQs | Christian Brothers Universitycbu.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/campus-ministry-faqs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The weekday Mass schedule is Monday-Friday from 12:00pm – 12:30pm in De La Salle (Stritch) Chapel.”
    Weekday Mass is published Monday through Friday at 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. in De La Salle (Stritch) Chapel.
    “The Campus Ministry suite is located in Stritch Hall, right beside the Buc Stop Community Pantry.”
    The Campus Ministry suite is in Stritch Hall on campus.
  2. Campus Ministry | Christian Brothers Universitycbu.edu/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “650 East Parkway South, Memphis, Tennessee 38104”
    The university address published on the Campus Ministry page is 650 East Parkway South, Memphis, Tennessee 38104.
    “650 East Parkway South, Memphis, Tennessee 38104”
    The university address published on the Campus Ministry page is 650 East Parkway South, Memphis, Tennessee 38104.
  3. Service | Christian Brothers Universitycbu.edu/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Social justice, as we define it in Campus Ministry, is a deeper form of service rooted in solidarity and inspired by the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching (CST).”
    Campus Ministry defines social justice service as inspired by the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching.
    “Check this list for the latest volunteer events and sign-up information.”
    Campus Ministry publishes volunteer opportunities and sign-up information.
  4. Ministry Events and Services | Christian Brothers Universitycbu.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/ministry-events-services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Chapel is also open daily from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm for prayer and reflection.”
    The De La Salle (Stritch) Chapel is open for prayer daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
64 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.55%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.75%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,098 · ACT 21.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.9 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$9,137

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

SportsNCAA Division II · Gulf South Conference
SettingCity
ROTCArmy · Navy · Air Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member9 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,204
Total students2,043
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$9,854
Cost of attendance (per year)$48,038
Median federal debt at graduation$27,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
55%
First-year retention75%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$57,478
Admission rate87%
Students receiving Pell grants31%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1020–1380ACT 19–24
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1098
SAT reading & writing460–700
SAT math560–680
ACT composite19–24
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 60 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Catholic Diocese of Memphis

The Most Reverend David P. Talley, Bishop of Memphis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: cdom.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 219833
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Christian Brothers University a Catholic college?
Yes. Christian Brothers University is a Catholic college in the Catholic Diocese of Memphis. Its sponsor is De La Salle Christian Brothers.
What is Christian Brothers University’s Compass Score?
66 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Christian Brothers University?
Mass is listed at De La Salle (Stritch) Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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