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The University of Memphis, also known as “U of M”, is a public research university located in the Normal Station neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, United States. It was founded in the year 1912. University of Memphis is the flagship public research university of the Tennessee Board of Regents system. It offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through diverse areas of study. The schools and colleges under this university include the:
U of M’s athletic teams are nicknamed the Tigers. The university is a Division I member of the NCAA and a member of Conference USA.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 580.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Memphis is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 20,379 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
University Of Memphis values student athletics, and belongs to the Conference USA.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Memphis is a learner-centered metropolitan research university providing high quality educational experiences while pursuing new knowledge through research, artistic expression, and interdisciplinary and engaged scholarship."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Memphis
Memphis, TN 38152
General Phone: (901) 678-2000
http://www.memphis.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 863 | interdisciplinary studies, general studies, English, history, sociology, political science, foreign language and literature, anthropology, ... |
| Business and Management | 652 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, MIS, international business, managerial economics, logistics, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 496 | teacher ed, curriculum and instruction, school counseling, educational administration, special ed, education, physical education teaching, ESL instruction, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 213 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Therapy and Counseling | 188 | psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, educational psychology |
| Media | 172 | mass communication, journalism |
| Science | 150 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics, biomathematics, bacteriology, geophysics |
| Law | 126 | law |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 105 | exercise science, sports and fitness management, clinical nutritionist |
| Engineering | 96 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, civil engineering, engineering |
| Music | 88 | music, various music studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 75 | criminal justice and administration |
| Art Studies | 61 | art studies |
| Family and Social Work | 58 | social work, public administration, consumer economics |
| Engineering Technician | 39 | electronics tech, computer engineering tech, manufacturing tech, engineering technology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 32 | computer science, computer engineering, computer security, computer services management |
| Religion and Philosophy | 25 | philosophy |
| Medical Support and Technology | 22 | audiology and speech pathology, audiology |
| Hospitality | 21 | hotel management |
| Mathematics | 19 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 19 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 15 | art history and criticism |
| Medical Administration | 14 | health care facilities management |
| Architecture and Planning | 13 | environmental design, urban planning |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Memphis in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,432 | 57 |
| Master's degree | 870 | 51 |
| First-professional degree | 126 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 107 | 23 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 16 | 9 |
| Post-master's certificate | 12 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Memphis had a total enrollment of 20,379 students (16,201 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 35% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 90% |
| Mississippi | 4% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
University Of Memphis offers campus housing for 2,391 of its 16,201 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Memphis, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,025 | 3,986 | 66% | 2,017 | 51% |
| Men | 2,530 | 1,620 | 64% | 851 | 53% |
| Women | 3,495 | 2,366 | 68% | 1,166 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,128 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,714 |
| Room and board | $ 7,014 |
| Room charge | $ 3,480 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,213 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Memphis participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 350900)
University Of Memphis has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 18 | $155,359 | 5 | $84,805 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $80,142 | 13 | $76,366 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 13 | $60,027 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $51,671 | 7 | $51,912 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 5 | $36,675 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 31 | $118,036 | 43 | $63,811 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 180 | $99,492 | 44 | $92,839 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 144 | $73,645 | 87 | $65,205 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 108 | $60,572 | 119 | $58,940 |
| Instructor | academic year | 43 | $40,248 | 52 | $41,202 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 18 | $45,710 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 478 | $77,205 | 322 | $61,523 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Conference USA |
| Basketball | Conference USA |
| Baseball | Conference USA |
| Track | Conference USA |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 190 | 102 | 292 |
| Football | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| Track | 17 | 23 | 40 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Basketball | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 38 | 69 | 107 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Environmental Design/Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Systems Security
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Community College Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Consumer Economics
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Cartography
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Sociology
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomathematics and Bioinformatics, Other
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Memphis Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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