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Do I have to decide on a major when I apply?
No, you don’t have to pick a major until the second semester of your sophomore year.

How many majors does CBU offer?
We offer 25 different majors within our four schools of Business, Sciences, Engineering, and Liberal Arts. More>>>

Is CBU a coeducational university? Do you accept girls?
Yes, while the Christian Brothers are an entirely male order, the student body is made up of both sexes. In fact, the current student body is 57% female and 43% male.

So, who are the Christian Brothers anyway?
The Christian Brothers, or Brothers of the Christian Schools, are members of a Catholic teaching order founded in the late 17th century by a French priest named John Baptist de La Salle. De La Salle was canonized by Pope Leo XIII in 1900, and is designated as the Patron Saint of Teachers. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, along with more than 60,000 lay colleagues, currently teach over 775,000 students in 79 countries. In the United States, CBU is one of seven Lasallian colleges and universities. More >>>

What is required to get in?
There are three major qualifications for entry:
1) Graduation from an approved secondary school.
2) A scholastic average of at least a “C” and rank in the upper 2/3 of the graduating class.
3) Satisfactory scores on the ACT or SAT.
Of the 2002 freshmen class, 60% ranked in the upper 30% of their graduating class; 75% attained a GPA of 3.0 or higher; and 46% had an ACT score of 24 or higher.

What if I don’t test well?
At CBU, we look at you as a complete package. Your standardized test scores are very important, but so is your GPA. Also, your recommendations, as well as your school and community involvement all come into play. If you have already tried the ACT a couple of times, you may want to try the SAT. Or, talk to your college counselor about participating in a workshop designed to help you with testing strategies. If you have specific questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with your admissions counselor.

How much does it cost?
Tuition for the 2005-2006 academic year is $18,630. If you figure in room and board, books, and fees, the average cost for this year is $23,500.

How do you get scholarships?
Your application for admission is also your application for scholarships. Check out our financial aid webpage to get an idea of how much money you could be awarded.

What religious background is CBU?
Christian Brothers University is a proudly Catholic university, founded and still operated under Catholic and Lasallian educational traditions. But, at present, 32 different faiths are represented in the CBU student body (only 23% are Catholic). Baptists, Muslims, Presbyterians, Hindus, Jews, Buddhists, and atheists are all well-represented and more than welcome. Religious observances are not required, but all students are encouraged to practice their faith openly and actively.

What sports do you offer?
We offer the following men’s sports: basketball, baseball, soccer, cross-country, golf, and tennis. We also offer the following women’s sports: basketball, softball, soccer, cross-country, golf, tennis, and volleyball. Furthermore, we have a great intramurals program encompassing everything from football to bowling. More>>>

What is the student to professor ratio?
Twelve to one.

What sort of computer should I bring?
CBU's ITS (Information Technology Services) department provides many technical answers on their frequently asked questions pages. One of these pages shows what the hardware and software computer specifications recommended for including in any computer you bring to CBU.

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