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University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $12,192
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Median earnings
- $52,227
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Memphis is a public college in Memphis, TN with 12,701 undergraduates. It admits 72% of applicants, and admitted students average 1088 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,192 per year ($10,110 for families earning under $30,000). 53% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,227 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 15,640
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 14,605
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing480–600
200800
SAT Math435–580
200800
ACT Composite18–24
136
What University of Memphis looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $25,805
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,256
- Out-of-state tuition
- $15,960
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,110
- $30–48k$10,665
- $48–75k$11,912
- $75–110k$16,419
- $110k+$18,958
Get a personal estimate with University of Memphis's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $52,227
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,750
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 12,701
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 45%
- White35%
- Hispanic12%
- Black41%
- Asian5%
University of Memphis FAQ
What is University of Memphis's acceptance rate?+
University of Memphis admits 72% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Memphis?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–600 on SAT Reading and Writing and 435–580 on SAT Math; the average total is 1088.
What ACT score do you need for University of Memphis?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–24.
Is University of Memphis test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to University of Memphis?+
In Fall 2023, 15,640 students applied to University of Memphis and 14,605 were admitted; 2,591 enrolled.
Does University of Memphis consider legacy status?+
Yes. University of Memphis reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Memphis require an essay?+
University of Memphis reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Memphis cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $25,805 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,192.
What is University of Memphis's graduation rate?+
53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 220862 · How we use this data
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