University of Memphis: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Excellent

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University of Memphis is a large four-year, public school with 21,920 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1912 and is one of the 20 colleges and schools located in Memphis, Tennessee.

Academic Offerings

At University of Memphis you can receive your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
118
University of Memphis follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 118 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Occupational Therapy, Business, Education, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Memphis is fair at 75% (close to Tennessee average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at University of Memphis is below average: 55%. Nearly 17% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Memphis is decent: 17:1. Find out more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is close to the nationwide median, $12,600 per year. The additional fees at University of Memphis beyond tuition are approximately $1,800; this comes to $14,400 per year.

Read the details about University of Memphis additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
95%
Easy
According to government data, 15,767 applications were submitted and 14,916 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Memphis in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,100
Medium
University of Memphis offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Memphis, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
University of Memphis provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 2,800 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: about $6,100 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Memphis. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of Memphis appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Memphis Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Memphis
Alumni Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee
38152, USA
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