Christian Brothers University
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How strong are the academics at Christian Brothers University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

9:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Christian Brothers has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Christian Brothers University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Christian Brothers' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Christian Brothers University:

73%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Christian Brothers University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Mechanical Engineering
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
11.2
19.36
27.52
35.68
43.84
52

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 18
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 6
  • Ecology 2
  • Biochemistry 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 44
  • Business/Commerce, General 11
  • Accounting 9
  • Business/Corporate Communications, General 4
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2
  • Finance, General 1
  • Banking and Financial Support Services 0
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
  • Construction Management, General 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 8
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 0
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 1
  • Education, General 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • History Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 20
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 8
  • Civil Engineering, General 6
  • Chemical Engineering 4
  • Biochemical Engineering 0
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 0
  • Computer Engineering, General 0
  • Engineering, General 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 4
  • Packaging Science 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 2
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 52
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 2
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 2
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 2
  • Nursing Practice 2
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 0
History
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 3
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 7
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Sciences 14
  • Mathematics and Computer Science 5
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • Sustainability Studies 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, General 0
  • Philosophy 0
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Physical Sciences, General 0
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 25
  • Applied Psychology 5
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 14
  • Graphic Design 0

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