Computer engineering
Ranked #110 of 126 for valueComputer Engineering · 21 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $89,702
- Ranked-college median: $109,085
University of Memphis acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 72% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 14,201 of 14,916 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 480–600, SAT Math 435–580, ACT 18–24. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 12,701
Larger than 92% of colleges
National median 1,603
University of MemphisMiddle half of collegesNational median
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About University of Memphis
University of Memphis is located in Memphis, TN. It admits 72% of applicants, lists out-of-state tuition of $15,960 before aid, and reports a 52.9% graduation rate.
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University of Memphis admitted 72% of 14,916 applicants.
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Applicants14,916
72% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted14,201
17.6% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)2,500
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 480–600
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 435–580
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 18–24
- 136
Your chances
Check your chancesYour SAT or ACT against University of Memphis- SAT, middle 50%
- 915–1180
- ACT, middle 50%
- 18–24
Cost & financial aid
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Average net price
$12,192
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- In-state tuition & fees
- $11,256
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $15,960
- Average net price
- $12,192
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 45.2%
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52.9%
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
77.4%
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$52,227
Former students who received federal aid
Programs at University of Memphis
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Bachelor's majors where University of Memphis is ranked in CollegesRef's value rankings. Earnings are medians 4 years after graduating, for graduates who received federal aid; the tick on each bar marks the median of all ranked colleges in that field.
Marketing
Ranked #126 of 354 for valueMarketing · 96 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $67,468
- Ranked-college median: $67,486
- Median debt
- $18,750
- Ranked-college median: $19,523
Civil engineering
Ranked #137 of 181 for valueCivil Engineering · 38 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $79,598
- Ranked-college median: $85,627
- Median debt
- $21,000
- Ranked-college median: $20,500
Mathematics
Ranked #148 of 208 for valueMathematics · 17 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $65,079
- Ranked-college median: $71,273
- Median debt
- $19,500
- Ranked-college median: $18,563
Mechanical engineering
Ranked #171 of 276 for valueMechanical Engineering · 50 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $89,516
- Ranked-college median: $91,366
- Median debt
- $23,315
- Ranked-college median: $20,713
Criminal justice
Ranked #193 of 379 for valueCriminal Justice and Corrections · 96 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $53,399
- Ranked-college median: $55,481
- Median debt
- $21,500
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Engineering
Ranked #200 of 327 for valueMechanical Engineering · 50 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $89,516
- Ranked-college median: $91,742
- Median debt
- $23,315
- Ranked-college median: $21,000
Computer science
Ranked #238 of 466 for valueComputer Science · 79 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $90,207
- Ranked-college median: $97,375
- Median debt
- $18,250
- Ranked-college median: $19,500
Accounting
Ranked #254 of 408 for valueAccounting and Related Services · 72 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $71,038
- Ranked-college median: $76,108
- Median debt
- $22,500
- Ranked-college median: $20,500
Kinesiology and exercise science
Ranked #276 of 459 for valueSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness · 430 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $50,126
- Ranked-college median: $53,707
- Median debt
- $22,250
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Finance
Ranked #288 of 330 for valueFinance and Financial Management Services · 105 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $65,132
- Ranked-college median: $77,916
- Median debt
- $23,750
- Ranked-college median: $19,500
Business
Ranked #312 of 986 for valueBusiness Administration, Management and Operations · 143 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $65,045
- Ranked-college median: $64,860
- Median debt
- $19,750
- Ranked-college median: $21,375
Education
Ranked #338 of 521 for valueTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods · 50 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $44,293
- Ranked-college median: $48,822
- Median debt
- $21,500
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Communications
Ranked #338 of 388 for valueCommunication and Media Studies · 61 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $42,605
- Ranked-college median: $56,130
- Median debt
- $24,500
- Ranked-college median: $19,593
Political science
Ranked #347 of 388 for valuePolitical Science and Government · 38 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $50,070
- Ranked-college median: $63,181
- Median debt
- $20,750
- Ranked-college median: $19,500
Biology
Ranked #359 of 680 for valueBiology, General · 70 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $53,784
- Ranked-college median: $58,001
- Median debt
- $18,350
- Ranked-college median: $20,717
Nursing
Ranked #514 of 686 for valueRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 321 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $75,444
- Ranked-college median: $85,171
- Median debt
- $20,000
- Ranked-college median: $20,938
Psychology
Ranked #541 of 814 for valuePsychology, General · 210 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $45,700
- Ranked-college median: $51,007
- Median debt
- $21,250
- Ranked-college median: $21,000
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Programs A–ZAcademics
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Total students
12,701
Academic calendar
Semester
Carnegie classification
R1 research university
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity.
Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
University of MemphisMemphis, TN, United States
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving distance. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles by OpenFreeMap and OpenMapTiles.
Campus
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN, United States
- Public
- R1 research university
Large city
Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.
- City (this campus)
- Suburb
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major cityMemphis, TN · about 7 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- memphis.edu
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Academics
Research university
Doctoral university with high or very high research activity.
Carnegie classification: R1 research university
Athletics
NCAA Division I · The largest programs and athletic scholarships; big-time game days.
- D-INCAA Division I (this college)
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
Tagged by CollegesRef editors as a big-time athletics school.
Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $12,192 a year after aid
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Admit rate, net price and outcomes for University of Memphis and Middle Tennessee State University, side by side.
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What is the University of Memphis acceptance rate for 2026?
University of Memphis admitted 72% of 14,916 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is University of Memphis tuition?
In-state tuition at University of Memphis is $11,256 and out-of-state tuition is $15,960 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $12,192 a year.
What is the average net price at University of Memphis?
The average net price at University of Memphis, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $12,192 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at University of Memphis?
52.9% of first-time, full-time students at University of Memphis graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to University of Memphis?
The closest matches are MTSU, East Tennessee State University, and Tennessee Technological University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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