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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
204 Wilder Tower
Memphis, TN 38152
United States
Contact
John Rhodes
Associate Director for Admissions Operations
Email: jarhodes@memphis.edu
Phone: 901-678-4002
Associate Director for Admissions Operations
Email: jarhodes@memphis.edu
Phone: 901-678-4002
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | × |
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| Environmental Design/architecture | × |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| African-american/black Studies | × |
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| Deaf Studies | × |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | × |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting | × |
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| Business Administration And Management, General | × |
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| Business/managerial Economics | × |
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| Finance, General | × |
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| Hotel/motel Administration/management | × |
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| Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General | × |
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| International Business/trade/commerce | × |
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| Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management | × |
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| Management Information Systems, General | × |
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| Management Science | × |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General | × |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Advertising | × |
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| Journalism | × |
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| Mass Communication/media Studies | × |
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| Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication | × |
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| Public Relations/image Management | × |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science | × |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching | × |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching | × |
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| Special Education And Teaching, General | × |
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| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | × |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering | × |
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| Civil Engineering, General | × |
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| Computer Engineering, General | × |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering | × |
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| Mechanical Engineering | × |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Engineering Technology/technician | × |
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| Engineering Technologies/technicians, General | × |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General | × |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Foreign Languages And Literatures, General | × |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Health, General | × |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | × |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General | × |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies | × |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies | × |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General | × |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | × |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | × |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Exercise Science And Kinesiology | × |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management | × |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy | × |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General | × |
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| Geology/earth Science, General | × |
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| Physics, General | × |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General | × |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Services, General | × |
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| Social Work | × |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration | × |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General | × |
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| Economics, General | × |
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| International Relations And Affairs | × |
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| Political Science And Government, General | × |
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| Sociology, General | × |
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| Transportation And Materials Moving | Associate | Bachelors |
| Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General | × |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation | × |
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| Art/art Studies, General | × |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | × |
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| Interior Design | × |
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| Music, General | × |
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| Music, Other | × |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
15,084
Applied
10,865
Accepted
15,770
Enrolled
Female Admissions
9,537
Females Applied
6,898
Females Accepted
72%
Male Admissions
5,546
Males Applied
3,966
Males Accepted
72%
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 %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
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
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
University of Memphis