University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · Public · 12,701 undergrads (medium, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,607 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $10,968 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $13,923 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $17,384 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,691 |
| All incomes (average) | $12,397 |
Sticker tuition: $10,728 in-state, $15,384 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Average SAT
- 1088
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 41%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 51%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $48,458
- Median debt at graduation
- $23,300
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business19%
Kinesiology & Sports Science13%
Health & Nursing12%
Engineering6%
Psychology6%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Communications & Media4%
Education4%
Computer Science3%
Biology & Life Sciences3%
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