University of Memphis
- Public
- Research university
University of Memphis: international tuition 20,040 USD per year, one-year total cost 33,040 USD, acceptance rate 72%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 95.
New international freshmen on F-1/J-1 visas can be considered for a merit-based scholarship at the University of Memphis, renewable for up to three more years. The provided pages are silent on need-based aid, need-blind admission and CSS Profile for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 72% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 480–600, Math 435–580, ACT 18–24. The school requires the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 61+ or Duolingo 95+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 33,040 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. For the I-20, the school needs proof of 32,824 USD.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/7. You apply through Apply online (UofM application). How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Memphis?
International tuition is 20,040 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 33,040 USD.
Does University of Memphis offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. New international freshmen on F-1/J-1 visas can be considered for a merit-based scholarship at the University of Memphis, renewable for up to three more years. The provided pages are silent on need-based aid, need-blind admission and CSS Profile for international students.
What English scores does University of Memphis require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 95.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Memphis?
The acceptance rate is 72%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- With Niyati2025Vlog
- With Niyati2025Vlog
- Mallam Mowa2023Vlog
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
This figure combines tuition and university fees for one academic year (two semesters) for F-1 international undergraduates.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page says scholarships are awarded based on information in the admissions application, but it does not state this applies to international students or that no separate application is needed, so it is unclear.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNone of the provided pages say whether admission decisions for international students take ability to pay into account, so there is no basis for a conclusion.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages do not mention the CSS Profile or any separate international aid form, so it is unclear whether one is required.
Scholarships at this school
UofM Undergraduate International Student Academic Scholarship (first-time freshman)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page is specifically for newly admitted international students on F-1/J-1 visas, so a Vietnamese student on an F-1 is eligible to be considered.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority consideration: apply for admission by Dec. 1; updated GPA/test scores accepted through March
CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (Computer Science)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Application method unclearSchool page
The page requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, which would exclude typical F-1/J-1 students, but it does not explicitly mention international students, so the exclusion is only implied.
Peter I. Neathery Scholarship Fund (Computer Science)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only says it is a merit-based scholarship for UofM Computer Science students and gives no information on international eligibility.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiAn international transcript must be uploaded to the portal, with the official copy required before enrollment.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
- SATACTRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Financial aid deadlineFinancial aidabout182days
- Regular decision (RD)Application+259 days
Credit for exams
The Biological Sciences page states that AP scores from 3 can receive credit for listed courses.
Scores that count12345
AP credit by subject
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Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data