| Location: | Southeast |
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Tigers |
Mission: The University of Memphis is a doctoral degree-granting urban research university committed to excellence in
undergraduate, graduate, and professional education; in the discovery and dissemination of knowledge; in service to the
metropolitan community, state, and nation; and in the preparation of a diverse student population for successful careers
and meaningful participation in a global society. The University of Memphis remains committed to the education of a
non-racially identifiable student body and promotes diversity and access without regard to race, gender, religion,
national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
The University of Memphis is an American public research university located in the Normal Station neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, United States, and is the flagship public research university of the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
The University was founded under the auspices of the General Education Bill, enacted by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1909.
Known originally as West Tennessee State Normal School, the institution opened its doors September 10, 1912, with Dr. Seymour A. Mynders as president. A number of minor name changes occurred between 1912 and 1941, with the "West Tennessee State" name remaining at the forefront of each.
In 1941, the name of the university changed, becoming Memphis State College. In 1950, graduate studies were initiated, and in 1954, the school switched from a quarter to a semester system. In 1957, Memphis State College became Memphis State University. In 1959, the university admitted its first black students, and the first doctoral programs began in 1966.
The 1990s were characterized by another name change and another building boom. In 1994, MSU became the University of Memphis, and the Ned R. McWherter Library was completed. Moving into the 21st century, the Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management and the FedEx Institute of Technology have made their mark on the University landscape.
Today, the University of Memphis is one of Tennessee's three comprehensive doctoral-extensive institutions of higher learning. Situated in a park-like setting in east Memphis, it is the flagship university of the Tennessee Board of Regents system. The university awards more than 3,000 degrees annually.
With an enrollment of approximately 21,000 students, the University of Memphis has 25 Chairs of Excellence and five state-approved Centers of Excellence.
The university maintains the Journalism and Public Relations department, Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI), Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Loewenberg School of Nursing, FedEx Institute of Technology and the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology. Its mathematics department has more Erdos number 1 mathematicians than any other research institution in the world.
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| Percent of Students International: | 3% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 15% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Conference USA) Basketball (Conference USA) Baseball (Conference USA) Track (Conference USA) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 5,084 | $ 15,148 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,216 | $ 14,030 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 868 | $ 868 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,080 | 38% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,758 | 30% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 4,222 | 36% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 1,562 | 44% | |
Any Aid: |
49% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 71% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 10% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 460, Math: 475 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 600, Math: 600 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 90% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 18, Verbal: 19, Math: 17 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 24, Verbal: 25, Math: 23 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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Info on University of Memphis:?
Is it a good college over all? Are the instructors hard or easy going? Is it a large campus, is it easy to find your way around? Just tell me all about it from a student's prospective
19 months ago
Best Answer
they have one of the best psyc programs in the country. the instructors are all nice and willing to work with the students. the campus is @ 20 blocks and the buldings are grouped by the majors associated with them so it is easy to get around they have all the greek life but the men are the only ones allowed to have houses b/c a group of single women in one house is still considered a brothel by state law. There is a lot of after school activities to get involved with therre is a club for about anything you can think of. It is considered a commuter college so most of the students come from memphis and can show you around the city.I enjoyed the school
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Have you been to Memphis?
Going to school there next fall and would like to know about the town and the University of Memphis.
25 months ago
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I've lived in Memphis my whole life, and it's an awesome city. There are many things to do in the UofM area and the city is really easy to get around in. The city is big and there are many bad areas you aren't going to want to get caught in after dark. It's nearly impossible to tell you where they are, just talk to other students that are from the area or are past their first year to let you know where to go and not to go.
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The goodness of a college is determined by what you think of it. For example, I went to a state college because it was close to home. I didn't want to go there, but I was too scared to leave home, so I settled for this college assuming that I was making a huge mistake. It's not a huge school, Division 1AA for sports if you are familiar with that. The school is not noted really for it's excellence in anything. You would definitely not think it would compare with Ivy League schools or anything, for example. For me though, I couldn't have been happier in my decision. I grew more as a person during my five years in college than I did the whole rest of my life. I was always learning (a good thing for college). In the end, I thought there would be no way I would land a job I wanted in my field, which is nursing. I actually ended up getting a job in the number one hospital in the country for what I want to do. So you can't ask Sally or Joe or Mike about if they think something is a good school. If you choose a college and you apply yourself and work as hard as you can, you will have employers biting at your ankles to get you to work for them no matter where you went to school. Good Luck in your college decision and Enjoy your time as a student!!!
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Did you go to the University of Memphis?
I'm planning on attending next fall and was wondering if anyone who has gone there has any good or bad stories, memories, experiences or advice from there. Just wanna kinda know what the area's like and what to expect. Thanks
25 months ago
Best Answer
I haven't gone there but my older brother did. At first he really wanted to go to Tennessee because that is where most of his friends were going, but he ended up going to Memphis. He said he loved every minute of it, and all his friends ended up transferring to Memphis. I will be a senior in high school this year and i am planning on applying. Just remember, if its not the school for you, you could always transfer after your first semester!
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The University was founded under the auspices of the General Education Bill, enacted by the Tennessee Legislature in 1909. Known originally as West Tennessee State Normal School, the institution opened its doors September 10, 1912, with Dr. Seymour A. Mynders as president.
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