University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About University of Memphis
The University of Memphis (UofM or Memphis) is a public research university in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1912, the university has an enrollment of more than 20,000 students. The university maintains the Herff College of Engineering, the Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI), the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, the former Lambuth University campus in Jackson, Tennessee (now a branch campus of the University of Memphis and host campus of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program), the Loewenberg College of Nursing, the School of Public Health, the College of Communication and Fine Arts, the FedEx Institute of Technology, the Advanced Distributed Learning Workforce Co-Lab, and the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology. The University of Memphis is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High research activity".
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72%
Acceptance
$12,397
Net price
12,701
Enrollment
51%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
72%
Acceptance rate
1,088
SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$12,397
Average net price
$10,728
In-state tuition
$15,384
Out-of-state tuition
$11,342
Room & board
$920
Books & supplies
$25,169
Total cost of attendance
41%
Students receiving Pell grants
38%
Students with federal loans
$23,300
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$48,458
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$40,921
Median earnings (6 yrs)
51%
Graduation rate
77%
Retention rate
75%
Earn more than a HS grad
$9,356
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
12,701
Total enrollment
18%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
37%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of Memphis FAQ
Is University of Memphis a public or private school?
University of Memphis is a public institution located in Memphis, TN.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Memphis?
University of Memphis has an acceptance rate of 72%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of Memphis cost?
The average annual net price at University of Memphis is $12,397 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $10,728 in-state and $15,384 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at University of Memphis?
About 51% of students at University of Memphis complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of Memphis graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Memphis students earn a median of $48,458 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Memphis?
Admitted students at University of Memphis have an average SAT score of 1,088. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of Memphis?
University of Memphis enrolls about 12,701 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — BenSherman · Public domain. Additional images are representative.
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