What GPA do you need for University of Memphis?

The middle 50% of admitted University of Memphis students have an unweighted GPA of 3.2–3.8.

What SAT/ACT score do you need for University of Memphis?

The admitted middle 50% scores 915–1180 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT.

How hard is it to get into University of Memphis?

University of Memphis admits about 72.0% of applicants in its most recent reported cycle.

University of Memphis Admission Requirements (GPA, SAT & ACT)

Tennessee · 72.0% acceptance rate · figures from verified Common Data Set reporting

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GPA requirement

3.2–3.8

middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)

You'll want to be at or above the 3.2–3.8 band. A few B's are survivable if the rest of the application is strong.

SAT requirement

915–1180

middle 50% admitted SAT

ACT requirement

18–24

middle 50% admitted ACT

What test scores really mean here

Most admitted students score in the 915–1180 SAT / 18–24 ACT range. Many selective schools are test-optional right now — check University of Memphis's current policy, but a score inside this band only helps.

The honest version

Hitting these numbers gets you into the pile. It doesn't get you in. University of Memphis accepts 72.0% of applicants, which means most students with the "right" GPA and scores still get turned down. Course rigor, essays, recommendations, and a clear spike are what separate admits from the rest of the qualified pool.

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University of Memphis chances by GPA

chances with a 3.0 GPA · chances with a 3.5 GPA · chances with a 3.7 GPA · chances with a 3.9 GPA · chances with a 4.0 GPA

Requirements at similar schools

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Ranges are CDS-based estimates from recent cycles. Always confirm current requirements and test policy on University of Memphis's official admissions site before you apply.