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University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee 38152

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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.

Established
1912
Motto
Latin: Imaginari cogitare facere
Mascot
TOM III (Formally Live Tiger - deceased September 18, 2020)Pouncer (costume)
Type
Public research university

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93%Acceptance
1051SAT Avg
13,645Students
17:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$48,458Earnings 10yr
$13,253Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Memphis Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1051

Reading & Writing
465615
Math
440590

ACT Score Range

Composite
1724

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1051

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,344
Tuition (out-of-state)$14,784
Room & Board$10,344
Books & Supplies$920
Total Cost of Attendance$25,164
Average Net Price$13,253
Median Debt at Graduation$23,300
Monthly Payment (10yr)$247

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,985
$30–48K$12,003
$48–75K$15,357
$75–110K$18,600
$110K+$19,252

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,253

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

Programs (161)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
13,645
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 37%
Black 41%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 5%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.4%
Freshman Retention71.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,921
8 Years$44,264
10 Years$48,458

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,400
Men
$50,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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