School Summary

University of Memphis


General Information:

Founded in 1912, University of Memphis is seated on 1607 acres located in Shelby county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 17:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 4 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1004. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

3720 Alumni Ave

Memphis, TN
38152
For more information call: 901 678-2000. This school has a website at https://www.memphis.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.memphis.edu/admissions/freshmen/apply_ugrd.php


Application Deadline: July
Application Fee: $25
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $8,856.00 $16,890.00
Room and Board $11,008.00 $11,008.00
Fees $1,872.00 $1,872.00
Total $21,736.00 $29,770.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.memphis.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 7.1% 4.8%
600-699 23.8% 19.1%
500-599 35.7% 39.3%
400-499 27.4% 22.6%
300-399 6% 14.3%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 5.7%
24-29 22.4%
18-23 43%
12-17 28.5%
6-11 0.4%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 16%
11-25% 22.00%
26-50% 31.00%
Under 50% 31.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Badminton, Bowling, Equestrian sports, Football, Golf, Racquetball, Rock climbing, Rugby, Soccer, Tennis, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo

Badminton, Bowling, Equestrian sports, Football, Golf, Racquetball, Rock climbing, Soccer, Tennis, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo


Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 6,690
Female 10,081
Total 16,771


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 8,815
Female 12,921
Total 21,736

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 5%
African American 41%
Hispanic 11%
Native American 0%
White 37%
Other 7%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 79%
At Least 25 Years Old 21%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 82%
Out Of State 18%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 20%
Live Off Campus 80%


Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming, Black History Month

Black Scholars Unlimited, Rising Health Professionals, Muslim Students Association, Honors Student Organization, Indian Students Association


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 09.0900                                           Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 52.1301                                           Management Science
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 50.0408                                           Interior Design
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 09.0903                                           Advertising
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 49.0101                                           Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 05.0201                                           African-American/Black Studies
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 05.0211                                           Deaf Studies
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0901                                           International Relations and Affairs
  • 09.0902                                           Public Relations/Image Management
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 15.0000                                           Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 14.0901                                           Computer Engineering, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 51.2201                                           Public Health, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 04.0201                                           Architecture
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 15.1201                                           Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 14.0501                                           Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 04.0401                                           Environmental Design/Architecture
  • 52.0203                                           Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 52.0904                                           Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1206                                           Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 50.0999                                           Music, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.