- Acceptance rate: 72% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.48, as reported by the college for 2023–24
- SAT, middle 50%: 480–600 reading and writing, 435–580 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–24 composite
- Average net price: $13,656 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what University of Memphis reported: an average GPA of 3.48 (2023–24), an acceptance rate of 72% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–24.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Memphis reviews each application.
University of Memphis average GPA
University of Memphis reported an average high school GPA of 3.48 for its first-year students, in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
University of Memphis acceptance rate
University of Memphis admitted 10,865 of 15,084 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 72%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Memphis is a public 4-year university in Memphis, Tennessee, with 15,770 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Memphis in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 480 | 530 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 435 | 505 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 23 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1088 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Memphis looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Memphis awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,656 a year at University of Memphis in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into the University of Memphis with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Memphis admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Memphis?
University of Memphis doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.48, as reported by the college in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What is the acceptance rate at the University of Memphis?
University of Memphis' acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 10,865 of 15,084 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into the University of Memphis?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. University of Memphis admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Memphis?
A lot: University of Memphis requires high school GPA, high school record and test scores. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Memphis require the SAT or ACT?
Yes. University of Memphis requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 4% sent SAT scores and 90% sent ACT scores.
What are the University of Memphis' SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of Memphis' fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 480–600 in reading and writing and 435–580 in math; ACT composite 18–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is the average net price at the University of Memphis?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,656 a year at University of Memphis in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of Memphis consider legacy status?
Yes. University of Memphis considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of Memphis?
Yes. University of Memphis awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check the University of Memphis' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of MemphisU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- University of Memphis Common Data Set 2023–24University of Memphis: average high school GPA of first-year students.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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