University of Memphis

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
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
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/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, 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
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

13,298

Applied

11,330

Accepted

17,383

Enrolled

Female Admissions

8,284

Females Applied

7,098

Females Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,014

Males Applied

4,232

Males Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.53

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 Interview 2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	July 1st	Not reported
Out of state Fall freshmen	July 1st	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	July 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	555	500	610
SAT Math	540	490	590
ACT Composite	23	19	26

Tuition & Fees

Fees

1,704

Full-time student fees

10,175

Room & board

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	Employees

Financial Aid

11,004

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,510

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

16,536

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,522

Avg. Loan Aid

3,357

Avg. Grant Aid

6,666

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

46%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

6%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

17,383

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

15%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.13%
Black or African American	36.93%
White or Caucasian	45.37%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.23%
Asian	3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.02%
Two or more races	3.73%
Other	1.57%

Gender

Male (39.46%)

Female (60.54%)

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	16%

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

More services
daycare, minority services

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Blue Crew, Student Activities Council, Black Student Association, International Student Association and NAACP Chapter at the U of M

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
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		Division 1A
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No	Division 1
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	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
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No	Division 1
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

1,489

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 886

Part-time - 603

Male - 682

Female - 807