University of Memphis

Memphis, TN
38152

The University of Memphis Information

Location:
The University of Memphis is located in Memphis, the largest city in Tennessee.

Campus:
The University of Memphis campus covers 1,160 acres and is home to 202 buildings at eight sites. The University of Memphis is home to many intercollegiate sports teams, including men's basketball, women's basketball, football, men's golf, women's golf, men's tennis, women's tennis, and more.

The University of Memphis also has a Park Avenue Campus, which is located on the corner of Park Avenue and Getwell Road, directly south of the main campus. The Park Avenue Campus houses many intramural athletic and research facilities and is also home to the Defense Contract Audit Agency's main training facility.

Enrollment:
Enrollment for The University of Memphis in fall 2008 was 20,214. Of the 20,214 students, 15,813 were undergraduate students and 4,401 were graduate students. According to The University of Memphis web site, 67 percent of students attended full time, while 33 percent attended part time. The UM website also showed that 62 percent of students were women and 38 percent of students were men.

Degrees and Programs:
The University of Memphis offers 15 bachelor's degrees in more than 50 majors and concentrations, including Accounting, Architecture, Army ROTC/Military Science, Interior Design, Literature, Mechanical Engineering, Music Business, Performance (Theatre), Special Education, and more.

The UM offers master's degrees in more than 45 subjects, including Accounting, Anthropology, Applied Computer Science, Architecture, Civil Engineering, English, Health Administration, Human Movement Science, Music, Nursing, School Psychology, and more.

Doctoral degrees are offered in 21 disciplines, including Business Administration, Communication, Computer Science, Engineering, English, History, Mathematical Sciences, Music, and more.

The University of Memphis also offers a Specialist Degree in Education, as well as a Juris Doctor law degree program, and online programs.

Tuition and Costs:
Tuition and costs for attending The University of Memphis vary by several factors, including, but not limited to: state of residence, how courses are taken (online or on-campus), hours enrolled, program of study. Note: Certain courses have per-hour course fees. Some courses may require additional fees.

The University of Memphis offers various forms of financial aid to qualified students, including loans, work study programs, and scholarships.

Application and Admissions:
Those who wish to apply to The University of Memphis must submit the following application materials: high school transcript, college transcript (for transfer and graduate students), and test scores (ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE, or MAT - whichever applies to the program to which the student is applying). Male applicants must submit evidence of selective service registration. Applicants who do not speak English as their native language must provide results of the TOEFL test, or an equivalent test. Other materials may be requested as well.

The University of Memphis takes the following into consideration for undergraduate admission: age, educational background, entrance exam scores, high school grades, any previous college attendance, and other special circumstances or talents that could possibly affect the applicant's academic performance at The University. Note: Some instructional programs at The University of Memphis have special admission requirements.

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