Campus & Student Life at University of Memphis

Home to about 17,383 undergraduates in 2020, UofM is a very large, public university located in Memphis, Tennessee. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UofM offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UofM can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UofM Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UofM Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at UofM. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UofM Disability Services.

UofM for the Military

While not a "service academy", UofM does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UofM Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UofM for Veterans Guide.

UofM offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, UofM does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Memphis

UofM offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Memphis

UofM has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 17,383 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 12,063 (69.4%). Part-time attendance was 5,320 (30.6%).

University of Memphis is Ranked #605 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UofM receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UofM #605 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UofM by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UofM Diversity Guide.

University of Memphis Competes in the NCAA

UofM has a total of 386 student athletes, 250 men and 136 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Memphis Athletics