University of Memphis

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,352

1.75% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$14,251

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.53%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

95.2%

14,916 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

21,622

62% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

54.4%

1,113 Graduates

About

University of Memphis is a higher education institution located in Shelby County, TN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Memphis were Kinesiology & Exercise Science (437 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (304 degrees), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (288 degrees).

In 2021, 4,820 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Memphis. 63.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,516 degrees), 1.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,399 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Memphis is $8,352, which is $−20,640 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Memphis is $8,352, which is $−20,640 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,251.

In 2021, 83% of undergraduate students attending University of Memphis received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,352

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Memphis was $8,352. The cost of tuition at University of Memphis is $−20,640 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Memphis (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,251

2021 Value

3.44%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Memphis had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,251. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Memphis grew by 3.44%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Memphis (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,175

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Memphis was of $10,175 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Memphis (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at University of Memphis received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 6.74% with respect to 2020, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Memphis (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.53%

2019 Default Rate

186

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Memphis was 3.53%, which represents 186 out of the 5269 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Memphis received 14,916 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 12.2% annual growth. Out of those 14,916 applicants, 14,201 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.2% acceptance rate.

There were 21,622 students enrolled at University of Memphis in 2021. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Memphis has an overall enrollment yield of 18.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

14,201

Accepted Out of 14,916

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Memphis was 95.2% (14,201 admissions from 14,916 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 85.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 12.2%, while admissions grew by 25.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Memphis (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2020)

169

Scores Submitted (2020)

7% of enrolled first-time students at University of Memphis in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Memphis had a total enrollment of 21,622 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Memphis is 13,397 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,225. This means that 62% of students enrolled at University of Memphis are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Memphis, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45% White, 34% Black or African American, 7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.49% Asian, 3.39% Two or More Races, 0.199% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0231% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Memphis in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (24.2%), followed by White Female (24.1%) and White Male (19.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.2%), followed by White Male (17.6%) and Black or African American Female (15.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Memphis in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 21,622 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Memphis is 13,397 and the part-time enrollment is 8,225. This means that 62% of students enrolled at University of Memphis are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Memphis (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Memphis was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Memphis had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Memphis (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
9,730 enrolled students
Black or African American
7,360 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,513 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Memphis is 45% White, 34% Black or African American, 7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.49% Asian, 3.39% Two or More Races, 0.199% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0231% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 353 students (1.63%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,278 more women than men received degrees from University of Memphis. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Memphis is white (2,516 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1399 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Memphis is Kinesiology & Exercise Science (437 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (304 degrees) and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (288 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Memphis, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (545 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (301 degrees), and English (103 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Memphis are Elementary & middle school teachers (258,132 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (193,369 people), Other managers (163,737 people), Secondary school teachers (150,499 people), and Postsecondary teachers (146,084 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Memphis in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (545 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (301 degrees), English (103 degrees), Language & Linguistics (62 degrees), and History (60 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Memphis are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Memphis are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (545 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (301 degrees), English (103 degrees), Language & Linguistics (62 degrees), and History (60 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Memphis are Elementary & secondary schools (571,895 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (318,840 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (215,409 people), Legal services (160,445 people), and Computer Systems Design (132,936 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Memphis.

Most Common (2021)

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
437 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
304 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
288 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Memphis was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 437 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Memphis according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,771

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

3,049

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,771 degrees were awarded to men at University of Memphis, which is 0.581 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,049).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Memphis by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 135 degrees were awarded to men at University of Memphis in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.29 times more than the 105 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 366 degrees were awarded to men at University of Memphis in Registered Nursing, which is 9.38 times more than the 39 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 28% of students graduating from University of Memphis completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Memphis is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.629% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,516 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,399 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
246 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Memphis is white (2,516 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1399 degrees).

1.1% of degree recipients (53 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,496 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
1,028 degrees awarded
White Male
1,020 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Memphis is white female (1,496 degrees awarded). There were 1.46 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (1028 degrees).

Operations

University of Memphis has an endowment valued at nearly $284M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.67M (2.7%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, University of Memphis had a total salary expenditure of 439M. University of Memphis employs 253 Associate professors, 241 Assistant professors and 198 Instructors. Most academics at University of Memphis are Male Associate professor (143), Female Assistant professor (134), and Male Professor (121).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Memphis are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 391 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 236 employees, and Service with 201 employees.

Endowment

$284M

2021 Endowment

28.6%

growth from 2020

University of Memphis has an endowment valued at about $284M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Memphis grew 28.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $104M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Memphis (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$26.2M - Federal
$4.26M - State
$8.87M - Local

As of 2021, University of Memphis received $26.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.26M from state grants and contracts, and $8.87M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$202M

2021 Salaries

2.21%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Memphis paid a median of $202M in salaries, which represents 45.9% of their overall expenditure ($439M) and a 2.21% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$73.3M

Instructional Salaries

888

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Memphis paid a total of $73.3M to 888 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

253 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

391 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Memphis were Associate professor with 253 employees, Assistant professor with 241 employees, and Instructor with 198 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Memphis were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 391 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 236 employees, and Service with 201 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Memphis was Male Associate professor with 143 employees, Female Assistant professor with 134 employees, and Male Professor with 121 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Memphis.