Christian Brothers University
- Private
Christian Brothers University: international tuition 38,420 USD per year, one-year total cost 48,038 USD, acceptance rate 86.7%. This page lists 4 scholarships open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 68, Duolingo 100.
Getting in. The school admits 86.7% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 460–700, Math 560–680, ACT 19–24. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 68+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 48,038 USD, before any scholarship. 4 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Christian Brothers University?
International tuition is 38,420 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 48,038 USD.
Does Christian Brothers University offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 4 scholarships open to international students. CBU automatically gives non-athlete international students the International Access Scholarship ($24,200/year) with a 3.0 GPA and on-campus living. The pages do not say whether international students can receive need-based aid.
What English scores does Christian Brothers University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 68, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at Christian Brothers University?
The acceptance rate is 86.7%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Đinh Trung Hòa2023Vlog
- Gokul Global University (Official) Sidhpur2023Applying
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Academic merit scholarships for international student-athletes (30+ Club to University)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page14,000 – 21,000 USD/year≈ ₫365M – ₫548M
Applies to international student-athletes only; amount depends on GPA/ACT/SAT.
Academic merit scholarships for international student-athletes (30+ Club, Presidential, Lasallian, Maurelian, Dean's, University)TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page14,000 – 21,000 USD≈ ₫365M – ₫548M
These apply to international student-athletes, with amounts based on GPA/ACT/SAT, so they do not apply to non-athletes.
International Access ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page24,200 USD/year≈ ₫631M
Designed for non-athlete international students; needs a 3.0 GPA and on-campus living, and cannot be combined with other CBU scholarships.
International athletic scholarshipsTalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
Awarded by the coaching staff to international student-athletes.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Priority Preference application deadline for completed applications, with notification on November 15Applicationabout17days
- Notification date for completed applications submitted by November 1Decision+31 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data