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University of Memphis
  • 4 Year
  • MEMPHIS, TN

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade A
  6. Party Scene
    grade A minus
  7. Professors
    grade B+
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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Memphis is an above-average public university located in Memphis, Tennessee. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 11,142 undergraduate students. The Memphis acceptance rate is 95%. Popular majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Nursing. Graduating 54% of students, Memphis alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $31,700.

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SOUTHERN AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38152
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
American Athletic Conference

Branch Campuses

University of Memphis Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Memphis Admissions

Acceptance Rate
95%
Application Deadline
July 1
SAT Range
990-1200
ACT Range
19-26
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$14,251 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,642 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
97%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
74%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 149 responses
59%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 176 responses
53%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 176 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
24
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
24
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    38%
  • On Campus
    43%
  • Online
    19%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
11,142 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
5,560
Undergrads Over 25
19%
Pell Grant
48%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 93 responses
  • Friendly
    51%
  • Commuter
    17%
  • Determined
    9%
  • Closed off
    8%
  • Driven by doing
    4%
  • Enthusiastic
    4%
  • Giving
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
48%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 180 responses
Poll
67%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 223 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 104 responses
  • Diversity
    63%
  • Relaxed
    16%
  • Interesting
    11%
  • Involvement
    5%
  • Driven
    4%
  • Hands on
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,400 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
54%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
81%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 89 responses

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