Overview

University of Memphis is a University institution located in Memphis, TN.

Location & Contact

Address Admissions Operations
204 Wilder Tower
Memphis, TN  38152
United States

Contact John Rhodes
Associate Director for Admissions Operations
Email: jarhodes@memphis.edu
Phone: 901-678-4002

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture	×
Environmental Design/architecture	×
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
Deaf Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Finance, General	×
Hotel/motel Administration/management	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Management Science	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising	×
Journalism	×
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication	×
Public Relations/image Management	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering	×
Civil Engineering, General	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering Technology/technician	×
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Public Health, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Economics, General	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Interior Design	×
Music, General	×
Music, Other	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

15,084

Applied

10,865

Accepted

15,770

Enrolled

Female Admissions

9,537

Females Applied

6,898

Females Accepted

72%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,546

Males Applied

3,966

Males Accepted

72%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.62

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	July 1st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	July 1st	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	539	480	600
SAT Math	517	435	580
ACT Composite	21	18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,336

In-state

17,550

Out-of-state

9,336

In-district

Fees

1,920

Full-time student fees

11,654

Room & board

6,674

Room only

Financial Aid

12,363

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,601

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

11,551

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,906

Avg. Loan Aid

4,448

Avg. Grant Aid

7,855

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

50.2%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

7%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

15,770

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

17%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.16%
Black or African American	40.73%
White or Caucasian	35.19%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.12%
Asian	4.74%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	4.32%
Other	0.6%

Gender

Male (40.92%)

Female (59.07%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	20%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming and Black History Month

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Black Scholars Unlimited, Honors Student Organization, Rising Health Professionals, Asian American Association and Emerging Leaders

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 1
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No	Division 1
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 1
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No	Division 1
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

1,291

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 885

Part-time - 406

Male - 598

Female - 693