Christian Brothers University Acceptance Rate
Memphis, Tennessee · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,105
- Admitted
- 977
- Yield
- 20.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Christian Brothers University's acceptance rate has risen from 49.7% in 2014–15 to 88.4% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,229 to 1,105 (-50%) over that period.
Its 88.4% rate makes Christian Brothers University more selective than about 24% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Tennessee schools, it is more selective than about 15%.
Christian Brothers University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 20.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,229 | 1,108 | 49.7% | 351 |
| 2015–16 | 2,321 | 1,067 | 46% | 312 |
| 2016–17 | 2,387 | 1,247 | 52.2% | 337 |
| 2017–18 | 2,757 | 1,451 | 52.6% | 385 |
| 2018–19 | 2,810 | 1,574 | 56% | 395 |
| 2019–20 | 3,284 | 1,647 | 50.2% | 340 |
| 2020–21 | 4,325 | 2,160 | 49.9% | 282 |
| 2021–22 | 1,167 | 1,127 | 96.6% | 271 |
| 2022–23 | 877 | 767 | 87.5% | 175 |
| 2023–24 | 1,105 | 977 | 88.4% | 200 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 616 | 542 | 88% |
| Men | 487 | 433 | 88.9% |
| Unknown | 2 | 2 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–640 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 500–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–23 | 56% |
How Christian Brothers University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Christian Brothers University's acceptance rate?
Christian Brothers University's acceptance rate is 88.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (977 admitted of 1,105 applicants).
Is Christian Brothers University test optional?
Christian Brothers University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Christian Brothers University?
Christian Brothers University received 1,105 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 977.
What SAT score do you need for Christian Brothers University?
Admitted students at Christian Brothers University typically scored 540–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Christian Brothers University getting harder to get into?
Christian Brothers University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 49.7% in 2014–15 to 88.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.cbu.edu/.