Public

Large

American Conference

University of Memphis SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range930 to 1150

ACT Range18 to 24

Average GPA3.62

Acceptance Rate72%

Memphis is fairly accessible at a 72% admit rate, so your strategy should be to land comfortably in the admitted-student range rather than just clear the minimum. Since this is a test-required school and 90% submit ACT scores, aim for a 24 or higher, with an 1150 SAT as the comparable top-range target.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Memphis facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Memphis enrolls about 15,770 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Memphis has a 77% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 51% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1. Memphis is test-required for admissions.

Location

Memphis, TN

Undergrad Enrollment15,770

Freshman Retention77%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio17:1

Graduation Rate51%

Test PolicyTest-required

How do your scores compare at Memphis?

SAT score card showing a 1520 score with an unlocked lock

Unlock your future with Acely

Adaptive SAT and ACT practice that meets you where you are and gets you to your target score.

Start your free trial

Key University of Memphis application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

July 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

—

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Memphis requires test scores, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes, and the December retake should still arrive in time for the July 1 Regular Decision deadline.

Want to improve your scores and unlock scholarships at University of Memphis?

Higher test scores can mean bigger merit awards. Acely helps you get there faster.

Start your free trial

What you'll actually pay

Memphis is a public university in the American Conference, with in-state tuition of $8,856 and out-of-state tuition of $16,890. About 65% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is April 1.

In-State Tuition$8,856

Out-of-State Tuition$16,890

Room and Board$11,054

Average Merit Award$4,461

Application Fee$25

Students on Aid65%

Average Aid Package$13,601

Average Debt at Grad$25,193

At the University of Memphis, out-of-state tuition is $16,890, while in-state tuition is $8,856. Room and board adds about $11,054, so total costs vary significantly by residency and housing plans. About 65% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $13,601, and the average merit award is $4,461. Students graduate with an average debt of $25,193.