The four-year public institution in Memphis enrolled 21,458 students in fall 2018, including 17,233 in undergraduate and 4,225 in graduate programs, data shows. 8.2 percent of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
86 percent of undergraduates are residents of Tennessee, and 12 percent are residents of other states. 2 percent are citizens of foreign countries.
The undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of students who identify as white (48 percent) and Black or African American (35 percent).
The school admitted 84 percent of the 14,141 students who applied for fall 2018. Of those who were admitted, 21 percent enrolled.
The University of Memphis admission
Total admitted applicants and enrolled students are estimates.| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 14,141 | 38.1% | 61.9% |
| Admitted applicants | 11,878 | 84% | 85% |
| Enrolled | 2,494 | 24% | 19% |
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