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SAT University Admissions Guide
Also known as: UofM, Memphis State University
Public school in Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Known historically as Memphis State University until 1994, the University of Memphis enrolls over 21,736 students across 15 undergraduate colleges and a graduate school offering more than 250 programs. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, UofM is classified among R1: Doctoral Universities with very high research activity and hosts major research centers such as the FedEx Institute of Technology and the Center for Earthquake Research and Information. The 1,160‑acre urban campus in the Normal Station neighborhood features over 200 buildings, including the FedEx Institute, Loewenberg College of Nursing, and Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. The Tigers compete in NCAA Division I athletics as members of the American Athletic Conference.
SAT Scores are required
This university has a test-required policy.
All first‑time freshman applicants must submit official SAT or ACT scores taken within five years of enrollment; these scores are used for admission decisions, course placement, and scholarship eligibility. Applicants without scores may undergo a test‑flexible holistic review, which can consider alternative assessments such as PSAT, AP/IB results, or dual‑enrollment grades.
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
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