Applying to U of Memphis

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
93.00%	1,070

University of Memphis's acceptance rate is 93.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 15,640 students applied and 14,545 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into U of Memphis.

U of Memphis's acceptance rate places 27th out of 37 Tennessee colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,070 and the ACT score is 20 at U of Memphis. U of Memphis's SAT score ranks 20th out of 29 Tennessee colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to U of Memphis, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of University of Memphis is 93.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.00%. 5,888 men and 9,748 women applied to U of Memphis and 5,417 men and 9,163 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,083 men and 1,558 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at U of Memphis.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at U of Memphis
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	15,640	5,888	9,748	0	0
Admitted	14,545	5,417	9,163	0	0
Enrolled	2,618	1,083	1,558	0	0
Acceptance Rate	93.00%	92.00%	94.00%	-	-
Yield	18.00%	19.99%	17.00%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

University of Memphis 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 84 students (3% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 2,006 students (77%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at U of Memphis.

The median SAT score is 1,070 with 540 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 615 and the 25^th percentile is 465. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 590 and 25^th percentile is 440 .

The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75^th percentile score of 24 and 25^th percentile score of 17 at U of Memphis. The median ACT math score is 18 and the ACT English score is 20.

The SAT and ACT scores at University of Memphis are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,255, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at U of Memphis
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	905	1070	1205
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	465	540	615
SAT Math	440	530	590
ACT Composite	17	20	24
ACT Math	16	18	23
ACT English	16	20	24

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

University of Memphis 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at U of Memphis. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Memphis.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

U of Memphis Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $35 for graduate schools of University of Memphis. The next table provides general admission information for applying to U of Memphis.

Admission Information for Applying to U of Memphis
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$25
Graduate Application Fees	$35
Admission Information	https://www.memphis.edu/admissions/
Online Application	https://www.memphis.edu/admissions/apply/index.php
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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