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U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and The Princeton Review all rank CBU among the best universities in the Southeast and in the nation.
Christian Brothers University is consistently rated one of the best universities in the Southeast and in the nation. A rigorous education in the Catholic and Lasallian tradition, CBU is distinguished by real-world learning opportunities, a highly personalized learning environment, and a welcoming, diverse learning community.
A Practical Education CBU students apply classroom learning in the real world through internships, research, jobs, and more, as they build knowledge and skills – and their resume.
Una Educacion Personal Small classes and close faculty relationships play a major role in our students’ success, as students and professors interact daily inside and outside of the classroom.
SIGUIENDO ADELANTE
PROGRAMAS DE ESTUDIO CBU offers a wide range of programs to match every student’s needs. Some of our most popular include: Biology, Biomedical Science, Business, Education, Engineering, Management Information Systems, Pre-Health, Psychology – and there are many more!
• More than 90 percent of our recent class was employed or attending graduate school within six months of graduation. • More than 60 percent of them already had jobs or placement in graduate schools when they crossed the stage at graduation.
The average class size at CBU is just
14 students.
UN CAMPUS DINAMICO The opportunities to get involved at CBU are endless – with more than 40 student clubs, an active Greek life, service projects, and more. CBU is an easy place to belong.
Go BUCS! CIUDAD ACTIVA
Memphis has more than
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The CBU Buccaneers and Lady Bucs field 15 varsity teams, competing in the NCAA Division II Gulf South Conference.
167
miles of bike routes and
city parks totaling
3,219
acres
Latino Student Success CBU’s Latino Student Success is a nationally recognized program that assists Hispanic students during their time at CBU – providing financial assistance; social and cultural support through our student-run organization, Hola CBU; and partnership with Latino Memphis, a local agency that assists Latinos in the Greater Memphis area.
¡FELICIDADES! The White House recently recognized two of our Hispanic programs: our Latino Student Success and Hola CBU. The two programs were held up nationally as examples of providing quality education programming for Latinos.
UNA COMUNIDAD DIVERSA CBU is a diverse, accepting community where all are made to feel welcome. Our diversity makes for a stimulating campus community – filled with different perspectives and mutual respect.
Bryan Nuñez, ‘18
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CBU students come from states and countries. Minority students make up 43 percent of our student body.
Programas Culturales
Hometown: Guadalajara, Mexico Major: International Business On caring faculty and staff “I have yet to meet a professor or advisor at CBU who doesn’t give it their all when it comes to looking out for you, your education, and your success.” On real-world learning “Opportunities for internships and other real-world experiences are preparing me and giving me an edge with potential employers.”
HOLA CBU
We serve our diverse student population with a variety of programs that focus on and promote diversity—from hosting Salsa and Bachata Night and our Day of the Dead Celebration to inviting guest speakers, holding panel discussions and taking field trips to cultural sights across Memphis.
Hola CBU is an active, student-led organization that focuses on building community for Hispanic students through social, academic, and service activities, both on campus and in the community.
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More than of our full-time students receive financial assistance.
Becas y Ayuda Financiera Many financial aid options are available – from scholarships and grants to loans and payment plans. Our advisors will work closely with you to explore every possible option.
CBU AT A GLANCE STATUS Four-year, private university in the Catholic and Lasallian tradition
LATINO STUDENT SUCCESS AND LATINO ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS Latino students who are not eligible for federal or state aid may be eligible for one of our Latino student scholarships. To learn more, visit www.cbu.edu/latino-student-success.
CAMPUS 75-acre wooded campus in midtown Memphis, Tennessee, about four miles east of downtown ENROLLMENT 1,730 students AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
Admissions/Apply To begin the admissions process, visit:
www.cbu.edu/future-students
14 students STUDENT LIFE More than 40 student organizations ATHLETICS CBU fields 15 intercollegiate teams in the NCAA Division II Gulf South Conference STUDENT HOUSING 67% of CBU freshmen live on campus in residence halls or student apartments
Visita CBU
We can tell you about CBU, but to truly know us, you’ll want to visit. If you live out of town, we do provide travel stipends for your visit! Let us help – call our Admissions counselors at 901-321-3205 or sign up online at www.cbu.edu/visit.
Christian Brothers University Office of Admissions 650 East Parkway South Memphis, TN 38104