University of Memphis: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #603 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #211 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #186 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #1 of 11 | In Memphis |
| #101 of 1,139 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 185 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 16,708
- Graduates
- 5,209
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.memphis.edu
University of Memphis Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Memphis has an acceptance rate of 95% and is among the 29% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 93% | 95% |
| Applicants | 15,767 | 5,713 | 10,043 |
| Admissions | 14,916 | 5,327 | 9,578 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,322 | 963 | 1,358 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 92 | 43 | 49 |
7,840 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,312 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
62 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 930
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Memphis are 930-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,876 or 78%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Memphis are 17-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 8980 (41%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7450 (34%) |
| Hispanic | 1743 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1640 (7%) |
| Asian | 984 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 768 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 297 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,625
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,352 | $9,378 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,352 | $9,378 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,576 | $13,194 |
| Fee in-district | $1,704 | $1,530 |
| Fee in-state | $1,704 | $1,530 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,704 | $1,530 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,784 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,390 |
| Room charge | $6,050 |
| Meal charge | $4,340 |
University of Memphis majors
University of Memphis has granted 3,034 bachelor's degrees across 55 programs, 1,162 master's across 52 programs, and 295 doctorate degrees across 26 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Memphis.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 375 | 27 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 296 | 91 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 112 | 204 | 10 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 235 | ||
| Psychology, General | 191 | 11 | 15 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 129 | 13 | |
| Accounting | 86 | 42 | |
| Social Work | 63 | 62 | |
| Law | 121 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 84 | 12 | 14 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 96 | 13 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 97 | 5 | 6 |
| Computer Science | 71 | 20 | 11 |
| Finance, General | 96 | ||
| Information Technology | 89 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 89 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 58 | 29 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 71 | 9 | 2 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 72 | 6 | |
| Music, General | 30 | 23 | 9 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 60 | ||
| Journalism | 42 | 17 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 49 | 7 | 1 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 49 | 6 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 48 | 5 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 50 | ||
| Public Health, General | 48 | 2 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 49 | ||
| History, General | 34 | 9 | 4 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 41 | 6 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 40 | 2 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 40 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 34 | 3 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 21 | 16 | |
| Chemistry, General | 27 | 3 | 6 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 28 | 8 | |
| Mathematics, General | 17 | 13 | 6 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 35 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 35 | ||
| General Studies | 12 | 21 | |
| Sociology, General | 25 | 8 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 24 | 8 | |
| Anthropology, General | 16 | 13 | |
| Philosophy | 19 | 4 | 5 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 | 10 | 7 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 25 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 24 | ||
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 23 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 23 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 23 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 14 | 8 | |
| Engineering, General | 20 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 19 | ||
| Music, Other | 16 | ||
| Environmental Design & Architecture | 15 | ||
| Hotel & Motel Administration & Management | 14 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 12 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 11 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | 4 | |
| Physics, General | 4 | 5 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 8 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 | ||
| Creative Writing | 7 | ||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 7 | ||
| Public Administration | 6 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 5 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 5 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | ||
| Advertising | 4 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 4 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 4 | ||
| Epidemiology | 4 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 4 | ||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 3 | ||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 3 | ||
| Biostatistics | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| Health Policy Analysis | 2 | ||
| School Psychology | 2 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 1 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 1 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 1 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 3,034 | 1,162 | 295 |
University of Memphis has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 37% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 45% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Memphis is a world-class research university with 27,574 scientific papers published and 633,519 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Medicine, Engineering, Environmental Science, Psychology, Physics, Political Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 330 | 1337 |
| 1992 | 338 | 1475 |
| 1993 | 318 | 1852 |
| 1994 | 349 | 1923 |
| 1995 | 397 | 2237 |
| 1996 | 418 | 2652 |
| 1997 | 426 | 3107 |
| 1998 | 456 | 3707 |
| 1999 | 450 | 4015 |
| 2000 | 475 | 4889 |
| 2001 | 445 | 5589 |
| 2002 | 584 | 6545 |
| 2003 | 637 | 7958 |
| 2004 | 590 | 9323 |
| 2005 | 642 | 11152 |
| 2006 | 718 | 12770 |
| 2007 | 737 | 14940 |
| 2008 | 723 | 16780 |
| 2009 | 793 | 19120 |
| 2010 | 841 | 21296 |
| 2011 | 882 | 23957 |
| 2012 | 873 | 26254 |
| 2013 | 930 | 28855 |
| 2014 | 1006 | 30878 |
| 2015 | 1130 | 32109 |
| 2016 | 1091 | 31393 |
| 2017 | 1109 | 31495 |
| 2018 | 1107 | 34282 |
| 2019 | 1060 | 37721 |
| 2020 | 1321 | 43456 |
| 2021 | 1209 | 47297 |
| 2022 | 1109 | 46698 |
| 2023 | 1126 | 45304 |
University of Memphis alumni
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Derrick Rose
- Enrolled in the University of Memphis
- Studied in 2007-2008
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Derrick Martell Rose is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one year of college basketball for the Memphis Tigers before being drafted first overall by his hometown Chicago Bulls in the 2008 NBA draft. Nicknamed "D-Rose", and sometimes referred to as "The Windy City Assassin" or simply "Pooh", he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2009 and became the youngest player to win the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 2011 at the age of 22 years and 7 months.
-
Linda Thompson
- Occupations
- film actorbeauty pageant contestanttelevision actoractorsongwriter
- Biography
-
Linda Diane Thompson is an American songwriter, former actress and beauty pageant winner.
-
Penny Hardaway
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
Anfernee Deon "Penny" Hardaway is an American college basketball coach and former professional player who is the head coach of the Memphis Tigers men's team in the American Athletic Conference (AAC). Hardaway played college basketball at Memphis and 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), where he was a four-time NBA All-Star and a two-time All-NBA First Team member.
-
Michael Jeter
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorcomedianactorstage actor
- Biography
-
Michael Jeter was an American actor and comedian. Known for his career on stage and screen Jeter played diverse characters taking on roles ranging from eccentric, pretentious, and wimpy characters. He won a Tony Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. He portrayed Herman Stiles on the sitcom Evening Shade from 1990 until 1994.
General info
| Alternative names | UofM |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1912 |
| Motto | Imaginari. Cogitare. Facere Dreamers. Thinkers. Doers |
| Colors | blue, gray |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 2,832 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | Alumni Avenue Memphis, Tennessee, 38152 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 633,000 |
| Phone | 9016782000 |