At a glance
Average net price
$12,397
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
50.9%
Admission rate
72%
Undergrad size
12,701
In-state tuition
$10,728
Out-of-state tuition
$15,384
Cost of attendance
$25,169
Median earnings (10y)
$48,458
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,088
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 77.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
25 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (23%), business (18%), trades & services (18%).
- STEM14%
- Health11%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts23%
- Social sciences16%
- Trades & services18%
- Business18.0%~2,281 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Parks & recreation14.5%~1,840 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Health professions11.1%~1,409 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Psychology6.9%~874 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~865 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering5.8%~737 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~582 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication4.5%~578 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.8%~488 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences3.4%~428 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~385 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science2.7%~338 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~300 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.3%~287 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.0%~253 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~240 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~206 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.3%~166 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~146 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.9%~112 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Transportation0.4%~56 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Architecture0.4%~51 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~30 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.1%~17 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 857 | $26,543 | $27,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 589 | $59,957 | $27,168 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 456 | $31,356 | $30,430 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 421 | $77,569 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 383 | $25,026 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 347 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 274 | $44,779 | $25,500 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 251 | $43,793 | — |
| Law. | First professional | 220 | $50,920 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 205 | $31,715 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 202 | $42,738 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 197 | $44,101 | $26,975 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 184 | $27,276 | $25,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 173 | $36,999 | $21,904 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 167 | $92,183 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 149 | $22,179 | $23,708 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 140 | $32,069 | $38,972 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 139 | $52,281 | $24,672 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 130 | $39,898 | $23,397 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 126 | $24,664 | $23,381 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 122 | $41,257 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 120 | $29,735 | $36,506 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 119 | $29,123 | $28,439 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 115 | $27,878 | $28,850 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 111 | $45,780 | $29,768 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Graduate certificate | 105 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Master's | 104 | $50,099 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 103 | $39,798 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 98 | $58,497 | $27,500 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Graduate certificate | 97 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 96 | $38,919 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 93 | $25,392 | $24,450 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 90 | $23,216 | $25,750 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 89 | $23,861 | $25,000 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 88 | $26,397 | $22,060 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 84 | — | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 84 | $61,053 | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | Bachelor's | 80 | $52,203 | $27,600 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 78 | $52,463 | $26,500 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 77 | $30,145 | $26,875 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Memphis
University of Memphis is a large institution located in Memphis, Tennessee, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 12,701 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Parks & recreation, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Memphis — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $12,397 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $10,728 for in-state students and $15,384 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,169 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 50.9%, a above-average completion outcome. 77.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $48,458 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Memphis confers degrees and certificates across 25 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Parks & recreation, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (23% of credentials), business (18% of credentials), trades & services (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Memphis accepts 72% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,088.
Location & campus
Set in Memphis, Tennessee (city), University of Memphis draws students from across Tennessee and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Memphis
Q.How much does University of Memphis cost?
The average net price at University of Memphis is $12,397 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,169.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Memphis?
University of Memphis has a 6-year graduation rate of 50.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Memphis?
University of Memphis admits 72% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of Memphis graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Memphis graduate earns $48,458 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Memphis?
Published tuition is $10,728 in-state and $15,384 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Memphis located?
University of Memphis is located in Memphis, Tennessee (ZIP 38152).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Memphis at their official website.