University of Memphis Acceptance Rate
Memphis, Tennessee · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 15,640
- Admitted
- 14,605
- Yield
- 17.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Memphis's acceptance rate has risen from 47.4% in 2014–15 to 93.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 11,311 to 15,640 (+38%) over that period.
Its 93.4% rate makes University of Memphis more selective than about 13% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Tennessee schools, it is more selective than about 9%.
University of Memphis has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 17.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 11,311 | 5,361 | 47.4% | 2,365 |
| 2015–16 | 16,672 | 6,632 | 39.8% | 2,105 |
| 2016–17 | 21,392 | 12,124 | 56.7% | 2,743 |
| 2017–18 | 13,741 | 11,655 | 84.8% | 2,669 |
| 2018–19 | 14,141 | 11,921 | 84.3% | 2,480 |
| 2019–20 | 14,778 | 12,525 | 84.8% | 2,683 |
| 2020–21 | 13,298 | 11,330 | 85.2% | 2,541 |
| 2021–22 | 14,916 | 14,201 | 95.2% | 2,593 |
| 2022–23 | 15,767 | 14,916 | 94.6% | 2,414 |
| 2023–24 | 15,640 | 14,605 | 93.4% | 2,591 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 9,748 | 9,183 | 94.2% |
| Men | 5,888 | 5,418 | 92% |
| Unknown | 4 | 4 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 465–615 | 3% |
| SAT Math | 440–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–24 | 77% |
How University of Memphis compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Memphis's acceptance rate?
University of Memphis's acceptance rate is 93.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (14,605 admitted of 15,640 applicants).
Is University of Memphis test optional?
University of Memphis is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Memphis?
University of Memphis received 15,640 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 14,605.
What SAT score do you need for University of Memphis?
Admitted students at University of Memphis typically scored 465–615 on SAT Reading/Writing and 440–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Memphis getting harder to get into?
University of Memphis has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 47.4% in 2014–15 to 93.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.memphis.edu/.