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$10,728
per year
In-State Tuition
95%
Acceptance Rate
51%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
University of Memphis is an educational institution in Memphis, TN. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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33 of 33 CLEP exams accepted
Business & Finance
Real Estate & Construction
Arts & Communications
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Law & Criminal Justice
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
7
Men’s teams
7
Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Other Sports(1)
Rifle
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
Memphis awards freshman merit scholarships on a published GPA + ACT/SAT grid (or GPA-only at 3.80+), from $2,500 to $14,000 per year depending on tier and residency.
Cecil C. Humphreys Presidential Scholarship (Tennessee residents)
Automatic$7,000 per year
Renewable: Renewable up to three additional years; 12+ credit hours per semester, good academic standing and required service hours.
Apply for admission by Dec. 1 for priority consideration; updated GPA/test scores accepted through March 1.
Requires both the GPA and the ACT or SAT score shown (superscores considered). Students receive only one first-time freshman scholarship.
Cecil C. Humphreys Presidential Scholarship (Out-of-state)
Automatic$14,000 per year
Renewable: Renewable up to three additional years; 12+ credit hours per semester, good academic standing and required service hours.
Apply for admission by Dec. 1 for priority consideration; updated GPA/test scores accepted through March 1.
Requires both the GPA and the ACT or SAT score shown (superscores considered). Students receive only one first-time freshman scholarship.
Provost Scholarship (Tennessee residents)
Automatic$6,000 per year
Renewable: Renewable up to three additional years; 12+ credit hours per semester, good academic standing and required service hours.
Apply for admission by Dec. 1 for priority consideration; updated GPA/test scores accepted through March 1.
Requires both the GPA and the ACT or SAT score shown (superscores considered). Students receive only one first-time freshman scholarship.
Provost Scholarship (Out-of-state)
Automatic$12,000 per year
Renewable: Renewable up to three additional years; 12+ credit hours per semester, good academic standing and required service hours.
Apply for admission by Dec. 1 for priority consideration; updated GPA/test scores accepted through March 1.
Requires both the GPA and the ACT or SAT score shown (superscores considered). Students receive only one first-time freshman scholarship.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 25, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$10,607
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$48,458
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,300
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Shelby County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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