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Public · Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis

Urban campus · 12,701 undergraduates · 16 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
72%
ACT middle 50%
18–24
Average net price
$12,397
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
51%
Campus of University of Memphis
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What University of Memphis costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $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

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$25,169
Tuition, in-state
$10,728
Tuition, out-of-state
$15,384
First-years given a grant by the school
59%
Average grant from the school
$3,594
Median debt at graduation
$23,300
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
72%
SAT middle 50%
915–1180
ACT middle 50%
18–24
Test scores
Tests required
First-year retention
74%

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University of Memphis athletics

NCAA D1, 9 women's and 9 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–37
Basketball1516
Cross country7498
Football–165
Golf610
Rifle54
Soccer3338
Softball33–
Tennis810
Track & field7498
Volleyball21–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
19%
Parks, recreation & fitness
13%
Health professions
12%
Engineering
6%
Psychology
6%
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
6%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
51%
First-year retention
74%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$48,458
Median debt at graduation
$23,300
Students with a Pell grant
41%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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