University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1912Large citySEVP certified
About
The University of Memphis (U of M or Memphis) is a public research university in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1912, the university has an enrollment of more than 20,000 students. The university maintains the Herff College of Engineering, the Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI), the Cecil C.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$15,960
- Estimated total for international students
- US$30,509
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$11,256
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$25,805
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 12,701
- Graduate students
- 4,506
- International undergraduates
- 2%
- Students per teacher
- 16 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 72%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 480–600 · Maths 435–580
- ACT
- 18–24
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$52,227
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (193)
Bachelor's degrees52 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAir TransportationAnthropologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryCivil EngineeringCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCulinary Arts and Related ServicesDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental DesignEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees53 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionData ScienceDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryInternational BusinessJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMusicNutrition SciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel Services
Doctoral degrees29 subjects
Biology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceCurriculum and InstructionEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEducational Administration and SupervisionEngineering PhysicsEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMusicPhilosophyPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesUrban Studies/Affairs
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject
Law
Undergraduate certificates3 subjects
Biomedical/Medical EngineeringCulinary Arts and Related ServicesEngineering, General
Graduate certificates55 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAir TransportationBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCognitive ScienceCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Computer InteractionJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLibrary Science and AdministrationManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMuseology/Museum StudiesMusicPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching Assistants/AidesTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.