University of Memphis
Memphis, TN. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Memphis, TN · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 12,701 |
| Acceptance rate | 95% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 930–1230 · 3% submit |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 17–24 |
| Testing policy | Required |
| Graduation rate | 49% |
| First-year retention | 71% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 17:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $25,169 in-state · $29,825 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $25 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Business, Parks, recreation & fitness, Health professions & nursing, Interdisciplinary, Psychology.
Strongest majors at Memphis
- Math & statistics at Memphis: #372 of 697 schools, score 46/100, about 25 graduates a year
- History at Memphis: #370 of 692 schools, score 48/100, about 43 graduates a year
- Art, music & theater at Memphis: #369 of 668 schools, score 56/100, about 146 graduates a year
- Languages at Memphis: #325 of 586 schools, score 49/100, about 48 graduates a year
- Philosophy & religion at Memphis: #338 of 562 schools, score 44/100, about 16 graduates a year
- Business & finance at Memphis: #397 of 650 schools, score 47/100, about 551 graduates a year
- Political science & IR at Memphis: #437 of 687 schools, score 41/100, about 59 graduates a year
- Mechanical engineering at Memphis: #214 of 332 schools, score 43/100, about 50 graduates a year