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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
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
Associate Director of Operations for Admissions
Email: dwelch@memphis.edu
Phone: 901-678-3007
Majors & Degrees
Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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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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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Bioinformatics |
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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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Hospitality Administration/management, General |
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Hotel/motel Administration/management |
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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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Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General |
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Selling Skills And Sales Operations |
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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/image Management |
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Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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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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Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician |
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Engineering Technologies/technicians, General |
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General |
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Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Consumer Merchandising/retailing Management |
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Human Development And Family Studies, 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 |
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 |
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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Criminology |
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Economics, General |
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Geography |
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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 Management |
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Music, General |
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Music, Other |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
14,778
Applied
12,525
Accepted
17,378
Enrolled
Female Admissions
9,163
Females Applied
7,855
Females Accepted
86%
Male Admissions
5,597
Males Applied
4,658
Males Accepted
83%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.51
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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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 |
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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 %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 572 | 510 | 620 | |
SAT Math | 556 | 500 | 610 | |
ACT Composite | 23 | 19 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
8,208
In-state
15,060
Out-of-state
Fees
1,704
Full-time student fees
10,175
Room & board
6,105
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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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
11,767
Avg. Financial Aid Package
13,314
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
19,055
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,053
Avg. Loan Aid
6,540
Avg. Grant Aid
6,858
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
55%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
9%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
17,378
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
13%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 6.33% |
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Black or African American | 36.14% |
White or Caucasian | 46.63% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.23% |
Asian | 3.73% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
Two or more races | 3.99% |
Other | 1.48% |
Gender
Male (40.51%)
Female (59.49%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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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 | 17% |
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
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
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
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 |
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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 | 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 |
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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
1,500
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 902
Part-time - 598
Male - 706
Female - 793
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