University of Memphis Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$35
Acceptance Rate
94.60%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
16.18%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,414
SAT Scores
1,090
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 15,767 students have applied and 14,916 students have allowed to admit to University of Memphis (Acceptance rate: 94.60%). Memphis's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 16.18 % where 2,414 students have finally enrolled out of 14,916 admitted students.
Memphis acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as East Tennessee State University and Tennessee State University, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 81.68%).
Memphis enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 30.70%).
How to Apply to University of Memphis
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Memphis. Memphis offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.memphis.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.memphis.edu/admissions/apply/index.php |
| Financial Aid | https://www.memphis.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.memphis.edu/financialaid/net_price_calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.memphis.edu/registrar/vetedben/ |
| Athletic | https://www.memphis.edu/caas/about.php |
| Disability Service | https://www.memphis.edu/drs/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Memphis and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Memphis is 1,090 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Memphis is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,060). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis | 1,090 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,060 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee | 1,127 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Memphis, 62 students submitted SAT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,090 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 480 | 560 | 630 |
| Mathematics | 450 | 530 | 600 |
| Total | 930 | 1,090 | 1,230 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Memphis, 1,876 students submitted ACT scores (78% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 17 | 21 | 24 |
| English | 16 | 21 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 18 | 23 |
Memphis Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Memphis. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |