Overview

University of Memphis is a University institution located in Memphis, TN, in an urban setting.

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

15,627

Applied

14,593

Accepted

16,771

Enrolled

Female Admissions

9,743

Females Applied

9,179

Females Accepted

94%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,884

Males Applied

5,414

Males Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.48

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	A minimum high school GPA of 2.6 Interview 2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

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

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	543	465	615
SAT Math	523	440	590
ACT Composite	21	17	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,856

In-state

16,890

Out-of-state

8,856

In-district

Fees

1,872

Full-time student fees

11,008

Room & board

6,448

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

12,996

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,839

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

19,422

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,929

Avg. Loan Aid

3,897

Avg. Grant Aid

8,131

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

53%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

9%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

16,771

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

18%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.02%
Black or African American	40.6%
White or Caucasian	36.81%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.21%
Asian	4.65%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	4.21%
Other	0.92%

Gender

Male (39.89%)

Female (60.11%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Cooperative housing 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

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

More services
daycare, minority services

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Black Scholars Unlimited, Rising Health Professionals, Muslim Students Association, Honors Student Organization and Indian Students Association

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	No	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	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	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	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	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	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	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

1,334

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 894

Part-time - 440

Male - 624

Female - 708