University of Memphis

#17 in Tennessee

4-years Public College In Memphis, TN

University of Memphis (referred to as Memphis) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Memphis, TN. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Memphis is $10,344 for Tennessee residents and $14,784 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 21,917 and student to faculty ratio is 5.88% (17 to 1).The highest degree offered at University of Memphis is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$10,344 (Tennessee Residents) $14,784 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate94.60%
Student Population21,917
Test Scores1,090 (SAT) 21 (ACT)
Graduation Rate48%
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
University of Memphis is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (7/1/1927 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Memphis is $10,344 for Tennessee residents and $14,784 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at University of Memphis is $11,214 for Tennessee residents and $15,228 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. University of Memphis offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, including tuition guarantee. 84 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,469 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at University of Memphis is 94.60% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.18%. The average SAT score is 1,090 and the average ACT score is 21. University of Memphis accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 21,917 students are attending at University of Memphis (16,708 undergraduate students). There are 886 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 461 part-time faculty working for University of Memphis. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 2,542 (full-time) and 720 (part-time). The graduation rate at University of Memphis is 48% and transfer-out rate is 15%. The retention rate is 75% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
University of Memphis offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. University of Memphis offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On University of Memphis campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at University of Memphis
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children