Memphis, Tennessee · ★ 3.0 / 5 Overall (3 Student Reviews)
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
The University of Memphis (U of M or Memphis) is a public research university in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1912, the university has an enrollment of more than 20,000 students. The university maintains the Herff College of Engineering, the Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI), the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, the former Lambuth University campus in Jackson, Tennessee (now a branch campus of the University of Memphis and host campus of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program), the Loewenberg College of Nursing, the School of Public Health, the College of Communication and Fine Arts, the FedEx Institute of Technology, the Advanced Distributed Learning Workforce Co-Lab, and the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology. The University of Memphis is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High research activity".
National rank
Ranked #159 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #184 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #204 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
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Alumni Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee, 38152
Visit University SiteRanked #1001 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
World rank
Ranked #1048 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 905–1205
SAT ERW: 465–615
SAT math: 440–590
ACT composite: 17–24
Total: 21,736
Undergrad: 16,771
Undergrad full-time: 11,311
Graduate: 4,965
Part-time: 7,862
In-state
Tuition: $10,344
Total cost on campus: $28,070
Out-of-state
Tuition: $14,784
Total cost on campus: $32,510
Room & board: $10,344
Books & supplies: $920
Receive aid: 97%
Avg grant aid: $11,234
Pell grant recipients: 57%
Rent: $616 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $4.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.04 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $7.24
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.