More selective than 44% of Tennessee colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
3% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 77% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Memphis over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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University of Memphis SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Memphis is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 600 |
| SAT math | 435 | 580 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 915 | 1180 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Memphis admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 72% | 480–600 | 435–580 | 18–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 93% | 465–615 | 440–590 | 17–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Memphis compared with other Tennessee colleges?
University of Memphis has the 20th-lowest acceptance rate of 34 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Middle Tennessee State University | 69% | 54% | $13,359 |
| 17 | Trevecca Nazarene University | 69% | 53% | $16,813 |
| 18 | Tennessee State University | 70% | 34% | $15,796 |
| 19 | Lee University | 71% | 63% | $18,878 |
| 20 | University of Memphis | 72% | 51% | $12,397 |
| 21 | Tusculum University | 72% | 25% | $21,131 |
| 22 | Milligan University | 72% | 63% | $21,365 |
| 23 | Tennessee Technological University | 76% | 58% | $14,246 |
| 24 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | 81% | 50% | $14,265 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Tennessee colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Memphis
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Memphis admissions questions
What is the University of Memphis acceptance rate?
University of Memphis accepts 72% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 14,605 of 15,640 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Memphis require the SAT or ACT?
University of Memphis considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 3% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 77% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Memphis?
The middle 50% of University of Memphis enrolled first-year students scored 915–1180 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Memphis?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,591 of 14,605).
Is University of Memphis getting harder to get into?
University of Memphis accepted 72% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 93% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Memphis overview