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Deadline
January 15, 2023
155 Days Left
Admissions Department
2000 North Parkway Memphis, TN 38112-1690
(800) 844-5969
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 3
Science 2
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 2
Academic Electives 3
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required January 15
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used , ACT: Not used
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
2000 North Parkway
Memphis
TN
38112-1690
Phone
(800) 844-5969
Fax
(901) 843-3719
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15, 2023
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
April 1
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 1, January 15
Early Decision Notification
December 1, February 1
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 15
Early Action Notification
January 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
Recommended for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
51% of 5,074 applicants were admitted
Women
53% of 2,815 applicants were admitted
Men
49% of 2,259 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
442 (17%) of 2,606 admitted students enrolled
Women
247 (16%) of 1,497 admitted students enrolled
Men
195 (18%) of 1,109 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
757
Students Accepting Wait List Position
363
Students Admitted From Wait List
34
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
61%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
7%
3.00 - 3.24
2%
2.50 - 2.99
1.9%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 600-680 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
26%
Score of 600 - 700
53%
Score of 500 - 600
20%
Score of 400 - 500
1%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: 620-720 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
26%
Score of 600 - 700
65%
Score of 500 - 600
9%
Score of 400 - 500
0%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
27-32 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
50%
Score of 24 - 29
45%
Score of 18 - 23
5%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
32%
Score of 24 - 29
59%
Score of 18 - 23
8%
Score of 12 - 17
1%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
71%
Score of 24 - 29
23%
Score of 18 - 23
6%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 53%
Top quarter: 86%
Top half: 99%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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