Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of University of Memphis is 94.60% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.18%. 5,713 men and 10,043 women applied to U of Memphis and 5,327 men and 9,578 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,006 men and 1,407 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at U of Memphis.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 15,767 | 5,713 | 10,043 | 0 | 11 |
| Admitted | 14,916 | 5,327 | 9,578 | 0 | 11 |
| Enrolled | 2,414 | 1,006 | 1,407 | 0 | 1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 94.60% | 93.24% | 95.37% | - | 100.00% |
| Yield | 16.18% | 18.88% | 14.69% | - | 9.09% |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 62 students (3% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,876 students (78%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at U of Memphis.
The median SAT score is 1,090 with 560 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 630 and the 25th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 450 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 17 at U of Memphis. The median ACT math score is 18 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Memphis are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,256, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 930 | 1090 | 1230 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 480 | 560 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 530 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 | 23 |
| ACT English | 16 | 21 | 25 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 2,414 first-year students enrolled in U of Memphis. The proportion of full-time students is 96.19% and part-time students is 3.81%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 41.67% and women students is 58.29%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at U of Memphis.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,414 | 1,006 | 1,407 | 0 | 1 |
| Full-time | 2,322 | 963 | 1,358 | 0 | 1 |
| Part-time | 92 | 43 | 49 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at U of Memphis. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Memphis.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $35 for graduate schools of University of Memphis. The next table provides general admission information for applying to U of Memphis.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $35 |
| Admission Information | https://www.memphis.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.memphis.edu/admissions/apply/index.php |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |