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University of Memphis Science & Tech Programs

University of Memphis is a public institution located in Memphis, TN. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of Memphis Rankings

University of Memphis has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#15 of 95	State — Tennessee
Overall Quality	#125 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#961 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Memphis?

Contact details for University of Memphis are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	Alumni Avenue, Memphis, TN 38152
Phone:	9016782000
Website:	www.memphis.edu/
Admissions:	www.memphis.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.memphis.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into University of Memphis?

You can apply to University of Memphis online at: https://www.memphis.edu/admissions/apply/index.php

University of Memphis is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Memphis

Here’s what University of Memphis considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Memphis?

University of Memphis has an acceptance rate of 72%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

4% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 90% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Memphis, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 600. Math scores were between 435 and 580.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 915 to 1180. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Memphis ranged between 18 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at University of Memphis vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	5,546	3,966	72%
Women	9,537	6,898	72%

Can I Afford University of Memphis?

The average net price after aid at University of Memphis is $13,253. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,856
In-State Fees	$1,872
Out-of-State Tuition	$13,512
Out-of-State Fees	$1,872
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,728
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$15,384

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 15% of students at University of Memphis receive some form of financial aid (2,535 students).

Approximately 82% of students at University of Memphis receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,459 per student.

41% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,619.

Student Loan Debt

38% of University of Memphis undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,705 per year.

University of Memphis Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 6,237 students enrolled at University of Memphis. University of Memphis is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 13,645 undergraduate students at University of Memphis, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Memphis undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	764
Black or African American	5,144
Hispanic	1,664
White	5,116
American Indian/Alaska Native	13
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	13
Two or More Races	600
Non-Resident	245

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Memphis break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Tennessee	1,639
Mississippi	129
Arkansas	21
Missouri	20
Florida	12

Additionally, approximately 1.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Memphis Graduate Student Diversity

4,965 of University of Memphis’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Memphis, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Memphis graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	173
Black or African American	1,251
Hispanic	228
White	1,802
American Indian/Alaska Native	14
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	119
Non-Resident	1,360

Online Learning at University of Memphis

University of Memphis offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

6,448 undergraduate students at University of Memphis took at least one online class — of those, 3,381 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 982 students took at least one online class and 1,670 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Science & Tech Programs at University of Memphis

The following science & tech degree programs are offered by University of Memphis, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Environmental Design	12	—	—	12
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning	—	11	—	11
Architectural Sciences and Technology	—	8	—	8

Academic Programs at University of Memphis

University of Memphis offers 29 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Memphis has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.