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University of Memphis

University of Memphis is a public university in a large city in the Memphis, TN metro with 16,771 students and a 72% acceptance rate.

Memphis, Tennessee · Public · City, large · 16,771 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · American Athletic Conference

Admission rate

72%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,088

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

17–24

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$12,397

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

51%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

71%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$48,458

10 years after entry

Students

16,771

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		FallAugust 1, 2026
Rolling admissionJuly 1, 2027
Rolling admissionFallJuly 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: memphis.edu · checked September 26, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$10,607
$30,001–48,000$10,968
$48,001–75,000$13,923
$75,001–110,000$17,384
Over $110,000$18,691

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Memphis courseCredits
Chemistry4Chem 1110/1111 Natural Sciences4 credits
United States History4HIST 2010, HIST 2020 History 3,3 credits
Psychology3PSYC lower division3 credits
Statistics4MATH 1530 Mathematics3 credits
Macroeconomics4ECON 20103 credits
World History: Modern4HIST 1110, HIST 1120 History 3,3 credits
Environmental Science4ENVR lower division N/A4 credits
European History4History lower division History 3,3 credits
Show all 30 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Chemistry4Chem 1110/1111 Natural Sciences4 credits
United States History4HIST 2010, HIST 2020 History 3,3 credits
Psychology3PSYC lower division3 credits
Statistics4MATH 1530 Mathematics3 credits
Macroeconomics4ECON 20103 credits
World History: Modern4HIST 1110, HIST 1120 History 3,3 credits
Environmental Science4ENVR lower division N/A4 credits
European History4History lower division History 3,3 credits
Human Geography4ESCI 1401 N/A3 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 1010, 1020, 2010 N/A 3, 3,3 credits
Computer Science Principles5COMP 1000 N/A3 credits
Art History4Art 1030 Humanities3 credits
Music Theory4MUTC 1001 N/A2 credits
Art Drawing and Studio/General4N/A3 credits
Biology (2019 exam or earlier)4Biology 1110/1111, 1120/1121 Natural Sciences 4,4 credits
Biology (2020 exam or later)4Natural Sciences 4,4 credits
Capstone4Elective N/A3 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4CHIN 1010, 1020, 2010 N/A 3, 3,3 credits
Comparative Government and Politics43,33 credits
English - Language/Composition4ENGL 1010, ENGL 1020 Composition (Full 3,33 credits
French Language and Culture3FREN 1010, 1020 N/A 3,3 credits
German Language and Culture4GERM 1010, 1020, 2010 N/A 3, 3,3 credits
Government/Pol: United States43,33 credits
Italian Language and Culture4ITAL 1010, 1020, 2010 N/A 3, 3,3 credits
Japanese Language and Culture4JAPN 1010, 1020, 2010 N/A 3, 3,3 credits
Latin4LATN 1010, 1020, 2010 N/A 3, 3,3 credits
Physics1
4 PHYS 2010, 2011 N/A…4 PHYS 2010, 2011 N/A 4,
4 credits
Physics2
4 PHYS 2020, 2011 N/A…4 PHYS 2020, 2011 N/A 4,
4 credits
Precalculus5MATH 1730 N/A4 credits
Seminar 3, 4,5GEN lower division N/A3 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture4SPAN 1010, 1020, 2010 N/A 3, 3,3 credits

Source: memphis.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Exercise Science and Kinesiology392
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse321
Psychology204
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other202
Business Administration and Management114
Finance102
Marketing/Marketing Management96
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration90
Show the other 51 majors
Computer Science79
Art/Art Studies70
Biology/Biological Sciences70
Accounting69
Management Information Systems64
Mass Communication/Media Studies61
English Language and Literature59
Social Work56
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies53
Mechanical Engineering50
Special Education and Teaching47
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering44
Engineering Technologies/Technicians39
Civil Engineering38
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management38
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching37
Chemistry35
Foreign Languages and Literatures34
Journalism33
Political Science and Government32
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management29
Music29
Sociology29
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts27
History26
Public Relations/Image Management25
Computer Engineering21
Electrical and Electronics Engineering19
Anthropology19
Business/Managerial Economics18
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching17
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management16
International Business/Trade/Commerce16
General Studies14
Advertising14
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology13
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels13
Environmental Design/Architecture12
Geology/Earth Science11
International Relations and Affairs11
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration9
Economics9
Philosophy8
Music, Other8
Public Health8
Deaf Studies5
Mathematics4
African-American/Black Studies2
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication2
Physics2
Interior Design2

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, American Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, American Athletic Conference

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Coed varsity · NCAA Division I, American Athletic Conference

Rifle

ROTC

Air Force, Army, Navy

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), valormovement.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Memphis, TN-MS-AR

1,339,345 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Memphis International (MEM)

Nearest hub airport

Nashville International (BNA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 16.0 of 20

Elevation

312 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

33°F

July high

92°F

Annual snowfall

2.7 in

Days at 90°F or higher

72 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,130 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size