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University of Memphis

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University of Memphis Profile

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    Memphis , TN 38152
    (901) 678-2000
    www.memphis.edu Campus Virtual Tour
    Setting
    Large city
    Enrollment
    24,893
    Full time
    19,197
    Part time
    5,696
    Men full time
    7,563
    Women full time
    11,634
    Mission Statement

    The University of Memphis is a learner-centered metropolitan research university providing high quality educational experiences while pursuing new knowledge through research, artistic expression, and interdisciplinary and engaged scholarship.

    University of Memphis More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Public
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Doctoral and First-professional
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

    University of Memphis Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    0%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    3%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    38%
    Hispanic
    2%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    56%
    Non-Resident Alien
    1%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    1%

    Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

  • University of Memphis Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $25
    Applied
    6,025
    Admitted
    3,986
    Enrolled
    2,026
    Admitted %
    66%

    University of Memphis Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Neither required nor recommended
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Required
    Recommendations
    Neither required nor recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Recommended

    University of Memphis Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    8%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    460
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    620
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    460
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    580
    Students submitting ACT
    95%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    19
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    25
  • University of Memphis Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $5,802
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $16,630
    Books and Supplies
    $1,000
    On-campus room and board
    $6,433
    Off-campus room and board
    $5,433

    University of Memphis Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    85%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    40% , $3,652 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    28% , $4,477 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    42% , $3,792 on average
  • University of Memphis Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Architecture and Related Services Bachelor Master Doctorate
    City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 0 5 0
    Environmental Design/Architecture 8 0 0
    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    African-American/Black Studies 5 0 0
    Women's Studies 0 1 0
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 78 7 8
    Biomathematics and Bioinformatics, Other 0 3 0
    Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 1 0 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Accounting 65 22 0
    Business Administration and Management, General 97 141 11
    Business/Managerial Economics 18 0 0
    Finance, General 117 0 0
    Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 21 0 0
    International Business/Trade/Commerce 29 10 0
    Logistics and Materials Management 10 0 0
    Management Information Systems, General 44 0 0
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 82 0 0
    Real Estate 1 0 0
    Selling Skills and Sales Operations 6 0 0
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Journalism 64 17 0
    Mass Communication/Media Studies 80 7 4
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Computer and Information Systems Security 0 0 0
    Computer Science 8 18 2
    Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other 0 1 0
    Education Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Community College Education 0 0 0
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 50 1
    Curriculum and Instruction 0 172 7
    Education, General 0 0 0
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0 35 4
    Educational/Instructional Media Design 0 0 0
    Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 0 0 2
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 5 0 0
    Special Education and Teaching, General 18 0 0
    Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 0 1 0
    Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 186 0 0
    Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 0 0 0
    Engineering Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Biomedical/Medical Engineering 0 17 1
    Civil Engineering, General 16 2 0
    Computer Engineering, General 2 0 0
    Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 13 20 0
    Engineering, General 0 0 8
    Mechanical Engineering 14 5 0
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 12 0 0
    Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 14 0 0
    Manufacturing Technology/Technician 9 0 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Creative Writing 0 12 0
    English Language and Literature, General 98 28 1
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Consumer Economics 1 2 0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 23 0 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences 0 0 5
    Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 0 16 1
    Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist 0 8 0
    Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 0 0 0
    Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 0 14 0
    Nursing/Registered Nurse 171 38 0
    History Bachelor Master Doctorate
    History, General 56 10 1
    Legal Professions and Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Law 0 0 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor Master Doctorate
    General Studies 174 1 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0 16 0
    Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Mathematics, General 11 5 3
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 262 0 0
    Museology/Museum Studies 0 0 0
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 39 21 0
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 37 0 0
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Philosophy 9 12 4
    Physical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Chemistry, General 25 3 3
    Geology/Earth Science, General 3 9 2
    Geophysics and Seismology 0 0 0
    Physics, General 5 3 0
    Psychology Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Counseling Psychology 0 0 8
    Educational Psychology 0 0 5
    Psychology, General 132 21 15
    School Psychology 0 7 0
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Public Administration 0 22 0
    Social Work 33 0 0
    Security and Protective Services Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 67 8 0
    Social Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Anthropology 19 4 0
    Cartography 0 0 0
    Economics, General 10 4 0
    Geography 11 0 0
    International Relations and Affairs 9 0 0
    Political Science and Government, General 42 7 0
    Sociology 47 6 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 6 9 0
    Art/Art Studies, General 59 2 0
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 15 4 0
    Music, General 23 32 11
    Music, Other 22 0 0
  • University of Memphis Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -
    Priority application deadline
    -
    Financial aid priority deadline
    Mar 1st
    Regular application deadline
    Jul 1st
    Fall application deadline
    May 1st
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    Jul 1st
    SAT Subject score report due
    Jul 1st
    Financial aid deadline
    Jun 1st
    Transfer priority application deadline
    Mar 1st
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    Jul 1st
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student by
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    No set date
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -
    Deadline for housing deposit
    -
  • University of Memphis Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
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    Application Link
    collegefortn.org/applications/university_of_Memphis/apply.html
    Scholarship Calculator Link
    -
    Facebook Link
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    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    http://www.memphis.edu/recruitment/slideshows/index.htm
    Enable Regional Events
    -
    Next Connect Link Url
    -
    Next Connect Link Text
    -
    Next Connect Description
    -

    University of Memphis Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
    Football program
    Yes
    Basketball program
    Yes
    Baseball program
    Yes
    Cross country/track program
    Yes

    University of Memphis Military Programs

    ROTC
    Yes
    Army
    Yes
    Navy
    Yes
    Air Force
    Yes

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Student Reviews of University of Memphis

4.6
based on 10 reviews
  • Margaret from Henry, TN

    There are ALWAYS things going on in the Tiger Den or on the track field. It's easy to get yourself in a game of ultimate frisbee or kickball. The SAC also does a great job getting fun events a few times a month. read full review

  • Jocelynn from Memphis, TN

    The people here are willing to take their time out and help you: well most of them anyways. read full review

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