University of Memphis SAT and ACT scores
Memphis, TN · public college · 16,771 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Required, as University of Memphis reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of Memphis?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Memphis scored 915 to 1180, with an average of 1088. A score at or above 1050 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of Memphis?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 18 to 24. A 24 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of Memphis require the SAT or ACT?
University of Memphis reports its test policy to the federal government as "Required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of Memphis accept the CLT?
University of Memphis is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Tennessee with similar scores
- John A Gupton CollegeACT 18–23
- Johnson UniversitySAT 960–1110
- Tennessee Wesleyan UniversityACT 19–23
- Baptist Health Sciences UniversityACT 17–22
- Freed-Hardeman UniversitySAT 952–1087
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- LIM CollegeSAT 960–1138
- Black Hills State UniversitySAT 965–1135
- Brevard CollegeSAT 870–1220
- Capital UniversitySAT 910–1180
- Charleston Southern UniversitySAT 930–1160
- Colorado Mesa UniversitySAT 930–1160
More about University of Memphis
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Memphis (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026