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University of Memphis

University of Memphis is a large, public institution located in Memphis, tn. Founded in 1912, University of Memphis offers undergraduate degrees in 161 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 14,181 undergraduates
cost $10,056 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into University of Memphis? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 94.6%
SAT score average 1090
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.48
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Memphis is known for one of its top majors: Health and Physical Education/Fitness. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Accounting and Related Services
Curriculum and Instruction

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,056
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,126
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $6,354
Cost of attendance* $28,136
Average financial aid package $12,996
Estimated cost $15,140 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $14,280
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,126
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $6,354
Cost of attendance* $32,360
Average financial aid package $12,996
Estimated cost $19,364 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Memphis has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,181, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

21,736

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
26%
African American %
29%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
31%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Memphis, students love their Graduate Student Association. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map Alumni Avenue, Memphis, TN 38152
phone 901-678-2000
address https://www.memphis.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Graduate student association

Blue crew

Student activities council

Rising health professionals

Honors student organization

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Memphis to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Memphis?

University of Memphis is located in Memphis, tn.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Memphis? 

The acceptance rate for University of Memphis is 95%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Memphis?

The average high school GPA for University of Memphis students was 3.48.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Memphis?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Memphis including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $112,544.

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