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 13,298 prospective students applied, and 11,330 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,541 enrolled in the school. 14,191 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,014 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $8,208 plus fees of $1,704. Memphis is ranked 719 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Memphis is rated within the lower 39% 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 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#719 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#283 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#22 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Tennessee
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#36 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1200 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.53 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2022 |
| 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 | $10,175 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,699 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,386 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $1,704 |
| Room and Board | $10,175 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,699 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,226 |
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.