Christian Brothers University
650 East Parkway
Memphis, TN 38104

Founded in 1971 by a Catholic organization, this university in Tennessee originally served as an elementary and high school as well as a college for women. Over the years it transitioned into a four-year college conferring Bachelor's and Master's degrees to both men and women. As an undergraduate, students can choose to study a variety of academic programs including psychology, English, fine arts, chemical technology, engineering, management, among many others.

At the Master's level, students may work toward degrees in business administration, engineering, education, teaching, executive leadership, Catholic studies. This university in Tennessee recently launched an online program as well, allowing students to take some of their courses exclusively online. Christian Brothers University saw the need to accommodate working professionals more than 20 years ago when it instituted the evening program, offering a business administration and applied psychology degree.

Regardless of a student's academic focus, Christian Brothers University encourages all students to study abroad. With programs in Brazil, Italy, England, Haiti, and Uganda, students have a wide variety of opportunity to purse both academic and personal goals. The experience is an invaluable addition to traditional classroom learning through a variety of short and long term programs.

With more than 1,800 students from dozens of countries around the world, Christian Brothers University is a very diverse community. This university in Memphis is conveniently located just a few miles from downtown Memphis, a thriving cultural and exciting city. On campus, Greek life is very popular and many students participate in the more than 40 clubs and organizations including professional groups and intramural sports teams. Campus chapel offers daily masses as well as advising and ministry opportunities.

Quick Facts:

• Christian Brothers University boasts almost 15 varsity sports teams competing at the Division II level, as well as intramural programs.


• 91 percent of students at this Christian university in Tennessee receive some form of financial aid.


• U.S. News and World Report ranks Christian Brothers University as a top university in the south. The school is also ranked in the Princeton Review and Peterson's Competitive Colleges.


• Christian Brothers University recently founded the Center for Ethical Leadership, designed to provide leaders and future leaders of all types with courses, certificate programs and training.


• Students can participate in structured volunteer projects through the campus's chapel.