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Memphis U Life
Memphis U Life
University of Memphis has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,510, with a gender distribution of 38.6 percent male students and 61.4 percent female students. 14.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 86.0 percent of students live off campus. University of Memphis is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 22,421 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
At University of Memphis, 68.6 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $5,541.
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| In-state tuition and fees | $6,767 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $15,335 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $8,330 (2011-12) |
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Memphis U Academics
Memphis U Academics
The student-faculty ratio at University of Memphis is 15:1, and the school has 35.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Memphis include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Education; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; and Health Professions and Related Programs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 75.5 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 15:1 | |||||||||
| 4-year graduation rate | 13% | |||||||||
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University of Memphis offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. University of Memphis also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of Memphis, 91 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of Memphis.
| Students who have cars on campus | 91% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
Applying to Memphis U
Applying to Memphis U
When applying to University of Memphis, it’s important to note the application deadline is July 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 1. The application fee at University of Memphis is $25. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 66.5 percent.
Applications
| Application deadline | July 1 |
| Early decision deadline | N/A |
| Application fee | $25 |
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Requirements
| Required standardized tests | Either SAT or ACT |
| Admission interview | Neither required/recommended |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | July 1 |
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Entering Class Stats
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 67% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | N/A |
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Transfer Students
| Accepting applications | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum credits to apply | 24 |
| Minimum required college GPA | 2.2 |
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International Students
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| Separate application form required | Yes | ||||||
| TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT | No | ||||||
| International student contact | James Carson, Immigration Specialist, (901) 678-4010, theworld@memphis.edu | ||||||
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Learning Disabled (LD) Students
| Application deadline for program | N/A |
| Separate application required for admission to program | No |
| Documentation of a neuropsychological or comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation required for admission to program |
General Information
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1912 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | $183,843,566 |