University of Memphis

Overview

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

Location & Contact

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

Contact Drusilla Welch
Associate Director of Operations for Admissions
Email: dwelch@memphis.edu
Phone: 901-678-3007

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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
Bioinformatics
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business/managerial Economics
Finance
Hospitality Administration
Hotel/motel Administration
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Information Systems
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management
Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations
Selling Skills And Sales
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Mass Communication/media
Public Relations/image Management
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education (multiple Levels)
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Special Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering Technology
Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Consumer Merchandising/retailing Management
Human Development And Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
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
Criminology
Economics
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dramatic/theater Arts
Interior Design
Music
Music Management
Music Related

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

14,160

Applied

11,923

Accepted

17,233

Enrolled

Female Admissions

8,764

Females Applied

7,422

Females Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,396

Males Applied

4,501

Males Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.46

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	568	500	620
SAT Math	537	470	590
ACT Composite	23	19	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,064

In-state

19,776

Out-of-state

Fees

1,637

Full-time student fees

9,975

Room & board

5,985

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
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

7,491

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,085

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

20,463

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,990

Avg. Loan Aid

6,203

Avg. Grant Aid

5,474

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

70%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

17,233

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

12%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.63%
Black or African American	36.58%
White or Caucasian	47.03%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.21%
Asian	3.64%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	3.98%
Other	1.17%

Gender

Male (41.25%)

Female (58.75%)

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	14%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Plug into the Blue (opening week events), 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:
Student Activities Council, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Black Student Association, Student Government Association and Up 'til Dawn- St. Jude Philanthropy

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
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Football		Division 1A
Golf		Division 1
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

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
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

Faculty

1,477

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 908

Part-time - 569

Male - 726

Female - 751

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