University of Memphis
PublicMemphis, TN
University of Memphis, in Memphis, TN, is a public large school, enrolling around 12,701 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 72% of applicants get in. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $90,207/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Jul 1, 2027
Confirm on University of Memphis's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $4,656 more per year in tuition and fees (1.4x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Memphis takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against University of Memphis's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Memphis weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Memphis's acceptance rate?
University of Memphis in Memphis, TN admits approximately 72% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Memphis?
Admitted students at University of Memphis typically score between 915–1180 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Memphis?
Admitted students at University of Memphis typically score between 18–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Memphis cost?
University of Memphis's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,169 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Memphis offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Memphis takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Memphis?
For 2024-25, University of Memphis's published tuition and required fees were $15,384 for out-of-state students and $10,728 for in-state students -- $4,656 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of Memphis?
University of Memphis's deadlines are Regular Decision Jul 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Memphis require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Memphis doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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