Reviews of Christian Brothers University (College)

Shafi Miakhil

I really want to join this university in coming fall, actually I am from Afghanistan

Anthony Maranise

100% one the best choices I’ve ever made in life was to attend CBU for undergrad & grad school. These incredible professors believed in me when no one else did, including myself. Now, I desire to become a professor like the ones who’ve so lovingly and wisely imparted their knowledge and good attributes to me. Recommend strongly to anyone considering this university.

Andraous Jahshan

I recomend it to everyone. I loved every second in it

Shea Parker

I am a current student and I dislike this school for many reasons. Campus is far too small, feels just like high school, majority of students are stuck up, arts department might as well be nonexistent... just to name a few.

Savannah Austin

I originally did not write a review, but I feel compelled to give others an honest look into this campus. (This review pertains to the undergraduate program and the state of the campus community itself.) Someone in an earlier review said it's not a good school for 1st gen students or African-American. I second this notion. This school is absolutely horrible if you're not a privileged white kid coming from a supportive family. Everyday it felt like students bragged about their trips overseas and how it was the norm for them. If it wasn't that, they would talk about how their parents are college-education. On top of that it was increasingly common for students to be racist and close-minded while arguing with professors. The students here ruin the education experience, since they do not care about education. Students party daily and only pass by slipping professors money (if they pass). It is way too expensive for the quality of education you are receiving. Don't get me wrong. The professors are wonderful, but I did not feel like they cared for the individual student. Whereas at Memphis, the professors are equally as wonderful and challenging. A good portion of the freshmen body transfer to University of Memphis by their second or third year. My first year of transferring to University of Memphis proved to be more successful and enriching than my year at Christian Brothers. I was duped into believing the small class sizes at CBU were advantageous, but professors never talked to me outside of class or showed a genuine interest in my ideas. However, that is hyperbolic since professors did care about me and help me grow as a student and writer. Yet, it is almost nothing in comparison to the treatment I have received in my year and half at U of M. U of M professors talk to their students more during and before lectures. They make sure that students' needs are taken care of and let the student know that they are always there for them. They are simply the most kindest and caring people I have ever met. When it comes to class sizes at Memphis, they're almost the exact same and yet Memphis still seems to be more personable at times. The fault of CBU is not the education they offer or the professors teaching (albeit some professors are completely at fault for being under-qualified or for accepting money from students to pass them or from giving their favorite student As on tests without letting them take it), but it is entirely how it is organized and the bad atmosphere coming from both parts of the administration and student body. The atmosphere is toxic and the exuberant cost of education is what causes students to leave. CBU, like most colleges, are there to take your money and run. The reason people stay is because they either like to party or they're duped into believing that it's a great school because they can afford it and they have friends. You may wish to attend because the school seems 'diverse' but it turns out it's a segregated nightmare, as noted by several former students I've had the opportunity of talking with. Don't waste your time or money. These are my personal views based on experiences. I in no way intend to harm the name of the school. I only wish for students to second-guess themselves before attending and for changes to be made among administration and student body. I value my time spent here, but to put my best interests first, this school was never the place for me and many others.

JP Villa

A great school with an amazing community and engineering programs.

Frances G

The food in the main cafeteria was terrible. I liked the benefits but that's it, they have small dorms that share a bathroom.

Tammy Mittan

My son starts in August . both times we visited staff and students were amusingly friendly and helpful.

Stacey Trotter

Pricey. Not worth taking out student loans for. Overall not a good investment for African Americans and 1st generation college students. Your achievement gap will be wide due to you being an expensive quota just to get you there. If you have student loans on your financial aid package, run because its not a good ROI.

Lawrence Pfister

GRADUATED FROM CBU IN 1969. BECAME A CORPORATE SALES TRAINER FOR TOP COMPANIES LIKE WRIGLEY GUM, HERSHEY CHOCOLATE . IM NOW RETIRED AND THANK ALL THE PROFESSORS THAT WERE MY TEACHERS...

Matthew Sullivan

My alma mater. Good school. Thought the president at the time was an ass.

Natalie Sterling

CBU IS PERFECT