University of Memphis

Memphis, TN · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of Memphis reported a 93.4% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of Memphis is a public 4-year institution in Memphis, TN, with an SAT reference of 1035 and an ACT reference of 21. The historical average net price is $12,397 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

93.4%

15,640 applicants

SAT reference

1035

Combined score

ACT reference

21

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$12,397

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of Memphis

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)90510351180
ACT (composite, 1–36)172124

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

50.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

77.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

12,701

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of Memphis, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$10,607
$30,001 – $48,000$10,968
$48,001 – $75,000$13,923
$75,001 – $110,000$17,384
$110,000+$18,691

Top Majors at University of Memphis

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing533
Parks, Recreation & Fitness430
Health Professions329
Psychology204
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies202
Engineering172
Visual & Performing Arts136
Communication & Journalism135
Education114
Social Sciences100

Financial Aid at University of Memphis

About University of Memphis

Official website: https://www.memphis.edu/

Admissions: https://www.memphis.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Memphis

What is the acceptance rate at University of Memphis?

University of Memphis reported a 93% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 15,640. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of Memphis?

The historical 93% acceptance rate suggests University of Memphis was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Memphis?

The imported historical records for University of Memphis include an SAT reference value of 1035 and an ACT reference value of 21. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of Memphis?

The stored historical average net price at University of Memphis is $12,397 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 97%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $11,234 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of Memphis?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of Memphis is 50%. its stored first-year retention rate is 77%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of Memphis test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of Memphis?

University of Memphis's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on July 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of Memphis's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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