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University of Memphis

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN · City · 12,701 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$12,397
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
50%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$48,458
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
72%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

The University of Memphis is a major R1 public research institution renowned for its strong community integration and standout academic divisions, including the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music, the Fogelman College of Business and Economics, and top-ranked programs in nursing and biomedical engineering. Deeply connected to the city's economic and healthcare infrastructure, the university leverages unique partnerships with global organizations like FedEx and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to provide students with exceptional internship, research, and career pipelines. Campus life is energized by a diverse and driven student body, spirited Memphis Tigers Division I athletics, and direct access to the rich cultural, musical, and culinary heritage of the surrounding city.

Wikipedia:The University of 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.

Location
Memphis, TN, 38152 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MEM · Memphis
6 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$10,728$15,384
Housing & food (on campus)$11,342$11,342
Books & supplies$920$920
Cost of attendance$25,169$29,825 est.
Average net price$12,397Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$15,384
In-state: $10,728
Housing & food (on campus)$11,342
Books & supplies$920
Cost of attendance$29,825 est.
In-state: $25,169
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $12,397
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$10,607
$30–48k
$10,968
$48–75k
$13,923
$75–110k
$17,384
$110k+
$18,691
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
50%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
33%
Back for yr 2
77%
Transferred
15%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
52% graduated · 19% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 27% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$40,921
10 yrs after entry$48,458
Debt
Median at graduation$23,300
Monthly payment$247
Middle 50% owe$7.1k–$30.9k
90th percentile$45,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
72%
Test policy
Required
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1088
R 480–600 · M 435–580
SAT middle 50%: 915–1180
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
41%
First-gen
37%
Family income
$28,800
Independent
28%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
18%
Race & ethnicity
White
35%
Hispanic
12%
Black
41%
Asian
5%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Rifle
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$40,921
After 10 yrs
$48,458
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness424
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing293
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other221
Psychology, General188
Business Administration, Management and Operations136
Accounting and Related Services110
Criminal Justice and Corrections105
Finance and Financial Management Services100
Biology, General86
Marketing81
Special Education and Teaching70
Computer Science68
Fine and Studio Arts61
Management Information Systems and Services61
English Language and Literature, General60
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods58
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$378M
Full-time faculty
73%
Faculty salary
$9,632/mo
Teaching spend
$9,356
per student
Federal loans
38%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R1 — very high research
$109M research spending · 180 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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