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University of Memphis

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Memphis, TN

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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

Admit rate72%
SAT range915–1180
ACT range18–24
Undergrads12,701
Yield (admits who enroll)16%
Next deadlineJul 1, 2027 (RD)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$25,169
4-year grad rate50%
Median earnings, 10yr out$48,458

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans38%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out38%

"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

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$51,232/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$53,784/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Information Systems and Services$73,323/yr
Accounting and Related Services$71,038/yr
Marketing$67,468/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$65,132/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$65,045/yr
International Business$62,729/yr
Business/Managerial Economics$57,162/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$52,627/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$58,237/yr
Journalism$49,445/yr
Communication and Media Studies$42,605/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$90,207/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$50,497/yr
Special Education and Teaching$47,465/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$44,293/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$89,702/yr
Mechanical Engineering$89,516/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$89,515/yr
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$88,279/yr
Civil Engineering$79,598/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General$79,914/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$41,383/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$39,001/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$75,444/yr
History
History$47,449/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$53,399/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$48,798/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$65,079/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$49,707/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$50,126/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$46,490/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$45,700/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$46,494/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$50,070/yr
Anthropology$46,560/yr
Sociology$43,595/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$48,064/yr
Music$45,321/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$38,440/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,784
Typical room charge$6,050
Typical board charge$4,340

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

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

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.

When is the application deadline for University of Memphis?

University of Memphis's earliest deadline is Jul 1, 2027 (RD), 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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