- Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 460–700 reading and writing, 560–680 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–24 composite
- Average net price: $17,068 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Christian Brothers University reported: an acceptance rate of 87% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Christian Brothers University reviews each application.
Christian Brothers University GPA requirements
Christian Brothers University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Christian Brothers University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Christian Brothers University acceptance rate
Christian Brothers University admitted 1,304 of 1,504 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Christian Brothers University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Memphis, Tennessee, with 1,155 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Christian Brothers University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 460 | 590 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 615 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 18 | 21 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1098 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Christian Brothers University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
AP credit
Christian Brothers University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,068 a year at Christian Brothers University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Christian Brothers University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Christian Brothers University admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Christian Brothers University?
A lot: Christian Brothers University requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Christian Brothers University?
Christian Brothers University's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,304 of 1,504 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into Christian Brothers University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Christian Brothers University admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Christian Brothers University look for?
Christian Brothers University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What SAT and ACT scores do Christian Brothers University students have?
The middle 50% of Christian Brothers University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 460–700 in reading and writing and 560–680 in math; ACT composite 19–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Christian Brothers University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Christian Brothers University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 5% sent SAT scores and 59% sent ACT scores.
What do students pay at Christian Brothers University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,068 a year at Christian Brothers University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Christian Brothers University look at legacy status?
Yes. Christian Brothers University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Christian Brothers University?
Yes. Christian Brothers University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Christian Brothers University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Christian Brothers UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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