Fast Facts about the College of Education

Driven by a commitment to diversity, social justice and equity, the College of Education is a premier educational organization that engages in innovative and impactful research, teaching and service.

1	We are one college, the College of Education
2	The College of Education's Teacher Prep Program was ranked second among traditional institutions in the State of Tennessee for graduates who received a four or higher (77%) out of a possible five in principal evaluations. This was according to the state's latest Educator Preparation Report Card.
3	The College of Education is comprised of three departments: The Departments of Counseling, Educational Psychology & Research (CEPR), The Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership (ICL), and the Department of Leadership (LEAD).
6	Also housed within the College of Education are six centers and institutes. The Center for Research in Educational Policy (CREP) is one of just 26 academic centers in the State of Tennessee designated as a Center of Excellence by the state's Higher Education Commission. We also house the UofM Autism Clinic>, BRAIN Center>, University of Memphis Center for Literacy Research and Practice>, University of Memphis Institute on Disability (UMID)>, and Midsouth Access Center for Technology (ACT)>.
20	There are 20 programs within our college: five undergraduate programs, nine master's programs, and six doctoral programs, not to mention three minors and 16 graduate certificates (View our Undergraduate / Graduate programs)
82	We have 82 full-time faculty members in our college.
130	The latest ranking given to our college by U.S. News and World Report. What's more is our online graduate program was ranked #121, which was up from #146 in their previous report and the highest ranked among all public universities in Tennessee. (See our full list of college and program rankings)
1,225	The number of students enrolled in our college as of Fall 2023.
1912	The year our college was founded, making us the oldest college at the University of Memphis. Originially, UofM was founded as the West Tennessee State Normal School - a teaching college. From the beginning, education has been at the heart of the university's course and program offerings. As UofM has evolved over the last century, so have we.
13 million	Last year, the College of Education was awarded $13,505,810 in grants and contracts. What's more, the college also awarded $192,905 in endowed scholarships.