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University of Memphis

📍 Memphis, Tennessee🏛️ Urban Setting👥 12,701 Undergrads🔗 www.memphis.edu

Overview

University of Memphis is a large public research university in Memphis, Tennessee. It enrolls about 12,701 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 72%. Graduates earn a median of $48,458 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

72%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

1,088

480–600

Net Price

$12,397

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

51%

Retention

77%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$48,458

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

72.0%

SAT Average

1,088

ACT Composite

18–24

Test Policy

Required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200480 – 600 (mid 50%)800

Math

200435 – 580 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

118 – 24 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,728

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$15,384

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$25,169

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$12,397

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$10,607
$30,001 – $48,000	$10,968
$48,001 – $75,000	$13,923
$75,001 – $110,000	$17,384
$110,001 +	$18,691

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

37.9%

Academics & Programs

University of Memphis offers programs across 26 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

18.0%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

14.5%

Health Professions

11.1%

Psychology

6.9%

Interdisciplinary Studies

6.8%

Engineering

5.8%

Visual & Performing Arts

4.6%

Communication & Journalism

4.5%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

51%

On-Time (4yr)

33%

Retention (FT)

77%

% Earning >$25K

70%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$40,921

8 years

$44,264

10 years

$48,458

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

62.2%

White

57.4%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

35.2%

Black or African American

40.7%

Asian

4.7%

Hispanic / Latino

12.2%

Two or more races

4.3%

International

2.0%

Gender

Women

59.9%

Men

40.1%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Memphis hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 72%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1088.

How much does University of Memphis cost?

In-state tuition is $10,728, and out-of-state is $15,384. Average net price after financial aid is $12,397.

What is University of Memphis known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, Health Professions.

What's the graduation rate at University of Memphis?

The 6-year graduation rate is 51%, and 77% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.