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Known for business — excellent value
University of Memphis is a public institution in Memphis with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1051, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 13.6K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,458 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,253.
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University of Memphis Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1051
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions Intel
Acceptance Rate
93.4%
Trend
SAT Avg
1051
Yield Rate
35.0%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
61.2%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,809
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
104
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (161)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
71%
- •71% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Mynders Hall (left) and the Administration Building (right) at the West Tennessee State Normal School in 1911 In 1909, the Tennessee Legislature enacted the General Education Bill.
- •This bill stated that three colleges be established, one within each grand division of the state and one additional school for African-American students.
- •This earlier University of Memphis was formed in 1909 by adding to an already existing medical school's departments of pharmacy, dentistry, and law.
- •On September 10, 1912, West Tennessee State Normal School opened in Memphis; its first president was Seymour A.
- •By 1913 all departments of the earlier University of Memphis, except the law school, had been taken over by West Tennessee State Normal School.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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