Memphis, TN · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Christian Brothers University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,043-student campus.

3.43
Incidents / 1k students
#2,356
Rank of 3,050
#63
TN rank
2,043
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Christian Brothers University reports 3.43 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,356 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 78% of ranked campuses its size.

3.43
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,356
of 3,050 ranked nationally
78%
report fewer incidents than this campus
4
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-5 reported incidents

Christian Brothers University decreased from 9 to 4 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Christian Brothers University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Memphis, TN, enrolling approximately 2,043 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 16 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TN, it ranks #63 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,043 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Christian Brothers University is "Burglary" with 9 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TN averaging 4.60 incidents per 1,000 students, Christian Brothers University reports 26% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

3.43 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2356

See peer comparison

State Rank (TN)

#63

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

4

across 11 crime categories

Where Christian Brothers University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

3 safer than 22% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). This entry sits in this band. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Christian Brothers University percentile rank 22.8%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2356 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Christian Brothers University reports 26% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$38,420
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,420
Avg Net Price
$9,854
Median Debt
$27,000
Pell Grant Recipients
31%
How does this cost rank in TN? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
87%
SAT Average
1098
SAT Math Range
560–680
ACT Average
22
ACT Range
19–24

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
55%
Retention Rate
75%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$48,592
Median Earnings (10yr)
$57,478
Loan Repayment (3yr)
68%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Christian Brothers University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 33% (3 → 4 incidents)

246810 202120222023 3 4 ▲ +33.3%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 351
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 131
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 011
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 1
Liquor 2022 0 6
Weapons 2022 1 0
Drugs 2021 0 2
Liquor 2021 0 12
Weapons 2021 0 2

Christian Brothers University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

TN

Christian Brothers University

3.43 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,356
Enrollment
2,043
Data year
2023

NY

SUNY Morrisville

16.18 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,986
Enrollment
2,040
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
Roswell, NM · 2,044 enrolled
Safety Score 1.96
SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY · 2,040 enrolled
Safety Score 16.18
Assumption University
Worcester, MA · 2,046 enrolled
Safety Score 3.42
California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco, CA · 2,047 enrolled
Safety Score 0.49
Kansas City University
Kansas City, MO · 2,048 enrolled
Safety Score 0.98

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Christian Brothers University nationally (rank #2356), regardless of size or state.

Assumption University
Worcester, MA
National Rank #2355
College for Creative Studies
Detroit, MI
National Rank #2357
Adrian College
Adrian, MI
National Rank #2354
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Albany, NY
National Rank #2358
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA
National Rank #2353

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Christian Brothers University safe?
Christian Brothers University has a safety score of 3.43 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,356 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Christian Brothers University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Christian Brothers University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TN.
Does Christian Brothers University have fire safety data?
Yes. Christian Brothers University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Christian Brothers University's Safety Profile

Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN enrolls 2,043 students and has a safety score of 3.43 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2356 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 9 in 2022 to 4 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Christian Brothers University's 3.43 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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