The University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · Public
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The University of Memphis admitted 72.0% of applicants university-wide (10,865 of 15,084).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 72.0% | 10,865 | 15,084 |
| Men | 71.5% | 3,966 | 5,546 |
| Women | 72.3% | 6,898 | 9,537 |
Of 10,865 admitted students, 1,962 enrolled (18.1% yield).
The University of Memphis U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 930–1175
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 17–24
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Required
The University of Memphis U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $27,646/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $15,384 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $12,262 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $27,646/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $10,607 |
| $30k–48k | $10,968 |
| $48k–75k | $13,923 |
| $75k–110k | $17,384 |
| Over $110k | $18,691 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- University of Memphis Achievement Award — $1,000 - $4,000 per year (Merit)
- President's Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, and $1,000 book allowance (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Merit Scholarship — Covers up to the full non-resident portion of tuition (International Aid)
The University of Memphis U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official Transcript/Marks Sheet
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official Transcript/Marks Sheet
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
The University of Memphis · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The University of Memphis requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $48,458
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 50.9%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 71.2%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $23,300
- At graduation
The University of Memphis · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #273
- WSJ: #384
- Niche: #335
- QS: #1201
Deadlines
- 2027-07-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
The University of Memphis U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (19%), Engineering (6%), Psychology (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 17:1 · 56% of class sections have under 20 students.
The University of Memphis U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.