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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Christian Brothers admits about 9 in 10 applicants (87%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 30% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 50%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled12 of 100 · 175 students
Admitted, went elsewhere75 of 100 · 1,129
Not admitted13 of 100 · 200

The funnel

Applied
1,504
Admitted
1,304
Enrolled
175

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (87% and 86%).

No application fee

Grants credit for AP exams

13%

Yield

13% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college13%
13%
← 5%higher than 24% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college87%
87%
← More selectivemore selective than 30% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Christian Brothers reads a record

GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered. Scores are optional. 5% of first-years sent an SAT and 59% an ACT.

What they look at

Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Essay
Required
Legacy status
Considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Christian Brothers University
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1200 on the SAT, 30 points above the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total1020–1380median 1205
8001000120014001600
Reading & Writing460–700median 590
400500600700800
Math560–680median 615
400500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

5%

submitted SAT

59%

submitted ACT

At least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1200
1200
← 900higher than 58% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)