University of Memphis acceptance rate, cost and outcomes
University of Memphis · Public · Memphis, TN · 16,771 undergraduates (IPEDS fall 2023)
University of Memphis admitted 93.4% of applicants for fall 2023, up from 68.4% in 2013. Tennessee residents pay $11,256 in tuition and fees for 2025-26; out-of-state students pay $15,960.
Admit rate, 2013 to 2023
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| Fall | Admit rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 68.4% | 5,990 | 4,098 |
| 2014 | 47.4% | 11,311 | 5,361 |
| 2015 | 39.8% | 16,672 | 6,632 |
| 2016 | 56.7% | 21,392 | 12,124 |
| 2017 | 84.8% | 13,741 | 11,655 |
| 2018 | 84.3% | 14,141 | 11,921 |
| 2019 | 84.8% | 14,778 | 12,525 |
| 2020 | 85.2% | 13,298 | 11,330 |
| 2021 | 95.2% | 14,916 | 14,201 |
| 2022 | 94.6% | 15,767 | 14,916 |
| 2023 | 93.4% | 15,640 | 14,605 |
Applications went from 5,990 in fall 2013 to 15,640 in fall 2023. Admit rate = admitted ÷ applicants. Source: IPEDS fall admissions.1
What families actually pay
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| Family income | Net price / year, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $10,110 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $10,665 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,912 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $16,419 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,958 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $11,256 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $15,960 |
| Cost of attendance (2024-25) | $25,805 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid (2024-25) | $12,192 |
Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants, for first-time full-time students with federal aid paying the in-state rate, 2024-25. Tuition is 2025-26. Source: College Scorecard.2
SAT and ACT
Middle 50% (25th to 75th percentile) of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores: 3% submitted the SAT, 77% the ACT. Source: IPEDS fall 2023.1
Similar public colleges
| College | Admit rate | Tuition and fees |
|---|---|---|
| MTSU TN | 68.0% | $10,932 in-state |
| University of Tennessee TN | 46.0% | $13,812 in-state |
| Utah State UT | 93.6% | $9,412 in-state |
Same state and type first, then the nearest admit rate. Fall 2023 and 2025-26 figures.
What the numbers say
Memphis counted 15,640 applicants in fall 2023 and 14,605 admits, putting its admit rate at 93.4%.1 The rate was 68.4% in 2013 and fell to 39.8% in 2015, before climbing to 84.8% in 2017.1 Measured over the full decade, the rate is 25.0 percentage points higher, and it declined in 5 of the 10 yearly changes.1 Applications grew 161% and admissions grew 256%, with admits going from 4,098 to 14,605.1
Test scores are optional, and 77% of enrolled students submitted ACT scores while 3% submitted SAT scores.1 The ACT middle 50% ran from 17 to 24, and the SAT ranges were 465 to 615 in reading and writing and 440 to 590 in math.1
Tennessee residents pay $11,256 in tuition and fees for 2025-26, while nonresidents pay $15,960.2 The resident price is above the $10,963 median of the 10 public bachelor's colleges in Tennessee.2 In 2024-25 the average net price was $10,110 for families earning $0 to $30,000, $11,912 for $48,001 to $75,000, and $18,958 for those earning over $110,000.2
Students who entered in 2019 graduated at a rate of 53% within 6 years, equal to the state median across 43 colleges, and 77% of the fall 2023 class was retained.2 In 2022-23 former students earned a median of $52,227, and graduates carrying federal loans owed a median of $22,750.2
Every number on this page, with its source field
| Figure | Value | File, field, year |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 15,640 | IPEDS ADM2023, APPLCN, fall 20231 |
| Admitted | 14,605 | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMSSN, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled first-years | 2,591 | IPEDS ADM2023, ENRLT, fall 20231 |
| Undergraduates | 16,771 | IPEDS DRVEF2023, EFUG, fall 20234 |
| Admission policy | Selective (not open admission) | IPEDS IC2023, OPENADMP, 2023-243 |
| Test policy | Test-optional | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMCON7, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 25th percentile | 465 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR25, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 75th percentile | 615 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR75, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 25th percentile | 440 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT25, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 75th percentile | 590 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT75, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 25th percentile | 17 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM25, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 75th percentile | 24 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM75, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting SAT | 3% | IPEDS ADM2023, SATPCT, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting ACT | 77% | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTPCT, fall 20231 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $11,256 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_IN, 2025-262 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $15,960 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_OUT, 2025-262 |
| Cost of attendance | $25,805 | College Scorecard, COSTT4_A, 2024-252 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid | $12,192 | College Scorecard, NPT4_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $0 to $30,000 | $10,110 | College Scorecard, NPT41_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $30,001 to $48,000 | $10,665 | College Scorecard, NPT42_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,912 | College Scorecard, NPT43_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $75,001 to $110,000 | $16,419 | College Scorecard, NPT44_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income over $110,000 | $18,958 | College Scorecard, NPT45_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Graduation rate within 6 years | 53% | College Scorecard, C150_4, 2019 entrants2 |
| First-year retention | 77% | College Scorecard, RET_FT4, fall 2023 entrants2 |
| Undergraduates with a Pell grant | 45% | College Scorecard, PCTPELL, 2024-252 |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $52,227 | College Scorecard, MD_EARN_WNE_P10, 2022-232 |
| Median federal debt of graduates | $22,750 | College Scorecard, GRAD_DEBT_MDN, FY2024-252 |
| Median in-state tuition and fees, public colleges, Tennessee (N = 10) | $10,963 | College Scorecard, median TUITIONFEE_IN, public bachelor's institutions, 2025-262 |
| Median graduation rate within 6 years, Tennessee (N = 43) | 53% | College Scorecard, median C150_4, bachelor's institutions, 2019 entrants2 |
Sources
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS admissions files, fall 2013 to fall 2023 (IC2013, ADM2014, ADM2015, ADM2016, ADM2017, ADM2018, ADM2019, ADM2020, ADM2021, ADM2022, ADM2023). Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data (Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution (release of 15 Oct 2026)). Data years: 2019 entrants, 2022-23, 2024-25, 2025-26, FY2024-25, fall 2023 entrants. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2023-24 (IC2023.zip). Data years: 2023-24. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Fall Enrollment, derived variables, fall 2023 (DRVEF2023.zip). Data years: 2023. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
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