University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee · Public
University of Memphis admitted 72% of 15,084 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 930–1150 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 49% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at University of Memphis
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Application deadlines
University of Memphis’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- July 1, 2027
The application fee is $25 ($50 for international applicants), and University of Memphis accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of Memphis’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
University of Memphis doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How University of Memphis rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- Course rigor
- Test scores
Considered
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Essay
- Interview
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.62 GPA. 18% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $28,070 in-state and $32,510 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $13,656 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is University of Memphis’s acceptance rate?
University of Memphis admitted 72% of applicants: 10,865 of 15,084 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is University of Memphis’s application deadline?
University of Memphis’s 2026–27 deadline is July 1, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.
What SAT score do you need for University of Memphis?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 930 to 1150, with a median around 1025. A score at or above 1025 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of Memphis’s application fee?
The application fee is $25 ($50 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and University of Memphis accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does University of Memphis have supplemental essays?
No. University of Memphis doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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