Overview
Student Population
| Location | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Online | memphis.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Memphis, Tennessee, University of Memphis is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 14,916 prospective students applied, and 14,201 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,593 enrolled in the school. 13,397 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,225 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,352 plus fees of $1,704. Memphis is ranked 812 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Memphis is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Memphis within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#812 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#320 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Tennessee
#36 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1200 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.48 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tennessee Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $1,704 |
| Room and Board | $9,354 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,419 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,429 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $1,704 |
| Room and Board | $9,354 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,419 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,461 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 21% |
| General Studies | 11% |
| Education | 8% |
| Health Professions | 6% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220862 IPEDS survey data for University of Memphis.
Current students may use the University of Memphis GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.