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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Memphis, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

79
%
Acceptance rate
3.57
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Memphis?

79%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Memphis accepted 79% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 12,640 people applied and 9,958 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
6190 / 7857 (79%)
Men
3768 / 4783 (79%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Memphis:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

20%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 20% ended up enrolling at University of Memphis, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Memphis by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Memphis considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Memphis?

3.57
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Memphis as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.57. 17% of freshmen who attended Memphis were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 41% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
29%
3.75-3.99
18%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
10%
2.00-2.49
2%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

4%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

90%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
450
75th Percentile
600
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
480
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
950
75th Percentile
1220
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