Overview


University of Memphis
Memphis, TN, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
Formerly known as Memphis State, the University of Memphis is a 4-year public research institution. U of M is home to 12 colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees as well as an honors program. In addition to classroom space, U of M features a number of research facilities such as the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology and The Center for Earthquake Research and Information. For athletically inclined students, Memphis fields 19 sports teams including men’s and women’s basketball squads which regularly compete in the NCAA Tournament.
Acceptance Rate:
95%
Average Net Price:
$13,777
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1134
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Average Net Price
$13,777
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| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $10,344 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $14,784 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,344 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$10,707
$30k - $48k
$11,924
$48k - $75k
$14,696
$75k - $110k
$17,608
$110k+
$18,087
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
53%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
42%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,625
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,034
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,121
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
70%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4693
56%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,034
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$57,177,720
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$46,154,647
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
51%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,886
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,857
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
50%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,352
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,525
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
15767
Students Applied
85%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1053
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 1 | |
| Other | May 1 |
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
81%
Out-Of-State Students
18%
78%
Submitting ACT
3%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1134
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
450
75th
600
Reading
25th
480
75th
630
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
39%
3.50 - 3.74
16%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
14%
2.00 - 2.49
3%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
16
Top 25%
39
Top 50%
69
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
670
$30k - $48k
321
$48k - $75k
289
$75k - $110k
146
$110k+
211
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
21,917
Total Number of Undergrads
16,708
0
100
28%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
52%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
47%
20-39 Students
38%
40-99 Students
11%
100+ Students
1%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
82
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES | |
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ✓ ✓ |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGINEERING | |
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | ✓ |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
0
100
60%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
39%
US National: 44%61%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
81%
Out-Of-State Students
18%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
51
Countries Represented
82
Ethnicity
African American
37%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Hispanic
9%
White
41%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
37%
Student Organizations
254
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
14%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
20%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
blue and grey
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
American Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
252
Total Female Athletes
138
Intramural Sports
1
Sports Club
19
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
University of Memphis Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,200
Top 5 Cities
Memphis
Nashville
Atlanta
Dallas
Jackson
Top 5 Employers
Methodist Hospitals
Shelby County Schools
Memphis City Schools
Federal Express
Baptist Hospitals
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Education
Sales
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,857
Loan Default Rate
10%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
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