Facts at a Glance

President
Dr. Bill Hardgrave

Founded
1912 as West Tennessee State Normal School

Operating Budget
$478 million

Enrollment (for Fall 2024)
Total 20,276

Workforce
Approximately 2,500 employees including more than 1,000 full-time faculty

Accreditation

The University of Memphis is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate.  The University of Memphis also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Memphis may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4501, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).

Colleges & Schools

Degrees

  • 17 bachelor's degrees in more than 250 areas of study
  • Master's degrees in 54 subjects
  • Doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines
  • Education Specialist degree in 2 areas
  • Juris Doctor (law degree)
  • Graduate certificate programs in 44 areas of study

Major Divisions

Tennessee Centers of Excellence

Intercollegiate Sports

  • Baseball
  • Basketball, men's
  • Basketball, women's
  • Cross Country, men's
  • Cross Country, women's
  • Football
  • Golf, men's
  • Golf, women's
  • Rifle
  • Soccer, men's
  • Soccer, women's
  • Softball
  • Tennis, men's
  • Tennis, women's
  • Track and Field, men's
  • Track and Field, women's
  • Volleyball