University of Memphis

Memphis, TN · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About University of Memphis

University of Memphis is a mid-sized, public institution in Memphis, TN, in a city setting. It enrolls about 12,701 students. The acceptance rate is 72%. 51% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $48,458.

72%

Acceptance

$12,397

Net price

12,701

Enrollment

51%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

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

—

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading480–600

SAT Math435–580

ACT Composite18–24

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

$0–30K

$10,607

$30–48K

$10,968

$48–75K

$13,923

$75–110K

$17,384

$110K+

$18,691

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business19.2%

Parks & Recreation13.3%

Health & Nursing11.6%

Engineering6.2%

Psychology5.9%

Multidisciplinary5.9%

Visual & Performing Arts5.0%

Communications4.3%

Education4.0%

Computer Science2.9%

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

Avg. age at entry

37%

First-generation

Gender balance

60% women

40% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

41%

White

35%

Hispanic

12%

Asian

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

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