by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Memphis, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis amounted to $10,728 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $15,384. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $1,872 in-state and $1,872 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,856 | $13,512 |
| Fees | $1,872 | $1,872 |
| Total | $10,728 | $15,384 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would University of Memphis cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how University of Memphis tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, University of Memphis lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the University of Memphis Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at University of Memphis has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,352 | $12,384 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,352 | $12,576 |
| One Year Ago | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,856 | $13,512 |
The following chart shows how tuition at UofM has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition went up 4.3%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $16,039 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.19%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $10,963. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.98%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $15,842.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,963 | $15,842 |
| In 2 Years | $11,203 | $16,314 |
| In 3 Years | $11,448 | $16,800 |
| In 4 Years | $11,698 | $17,301 |
| In 5 Years | $11,954 | $17,817 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $66,257, or close to $45,312 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at University of Memphis, head to the University of Memphis Financial Aid page.
