University of Memphis Comparison

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Overview

Memphis
Location Memphis, TN
Setting Large City
Enrollment 21,917
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #883
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website memphis.edu
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Costs

Memphis
Tuition (In State) $8,352
Tuition (Out of State) $12,576
Room & Board $10,126
Avg Net Price $13,873
Avg Grant Aid $9,625
% Receiving Grant Aid 98%

Admission

Memphis
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 15,767
Admitted 14,916
Acceptance Rate 94.6%
Enrolled % 16.2%
Avg High School GPA 3.48
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 17/24
SAT Range 930/1230
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jul 1, 2025

Academics

Memphis
Student to Faculty Ratio 17:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (21%)
  • General Studies (11%)
  • Education (8%)
  • Health Professions (6%)
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities (6%)

Outcomes

Memphis
Graduation Rate 38%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $42,200
Making Student Loan Payments 37%
Median Student Loan Debt $25,250
Median Loan Payment $261

Diversity

Memphis
% Men 40%
% Women 60%
Racial Diversity High
HBCU No
% White 50%
% Black 37%
% Hispanic 4%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 4%
% International 1%
% Unknown Race 0%

Students

Memphis
% In-State 81%
% Out-of-State 17%

Campus

Memphis
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/