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University of Memphis Trade Programs

University of Memphis is a public institution located in Memphis, TN. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is University of Memphis?

Get in touch with University of Memphis are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	Alumni Avenue, Memphis, TN 38152
Phone:	9016782000
Website:	www.memphis.edu/
Admissions:	www.memphis.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.memphis.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into University of Memphis?

You can apply to University of Memphis online at: https://www.memphis.edu/admissions/apply/index.php

University of Memphis is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Memphis

Here’s what University of Memphis requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Memphis?

University of Memphis has an acceptance rate of 72%, which makes it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

4% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 90% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Memphis, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 600. Math scores were between 435 and 580.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 915 to 1180. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Memphis ranged between 18 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at University of Memphis vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	5,546	3,966	72%
Women	9,537	6,898	72%

Can I Afford University of Memphis?

The average net price after aid at University of Memphis is $13,253. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,856
In-State Fees	$1,872
Out-of-State Tuition	$13,512
Out-of-State Fees	$1,872
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,728
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$15,384

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 15% of students at University of Memphis receive some form of financial aid (2,535 students).

About 82% of students at University of Memphis receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,459 per student.

41% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,619.

Student Loan Debt

38% of University of Memphis undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,705 per year.

University of Memphis Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 6,237 students enrolled at University of Memphis, all undergraduate. University of Memphis is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 13,645 undergraduate students at University of Memphis, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Memphis undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	764
Black or African American	5,144
Hispanic	1,664
White	5,116
American Indian/Alaska Native	13
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	13
Two or More Races	600
Non-Resident	245

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Memphis are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Tennessee	1,639
Mississippi	129
Arkansas	21
Missouri	20
Florida	12

Additionally, approximately 1.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at University of Memphis

University of Memphis provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

6,448 undergraduate students at University of Memphis took at least one online class — of those, 3,381 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at University of Memphis

University of Memphis offers 29 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Memphis maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.