University of Memphis
The University of Memphis is a public institution in Memphis, Tennessee. It is also part of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee. There are ten campuses in this system, including the Memphis campus. The University of Memphis was established in 1912 as the West Tennessee Normal School. It became the Memphis State College in 1941 and achieved university status in 1957. The campus is about five miles east of the downtown area in the University District. It also covers 1,160 acres throughout the downtown area. The Park Avenue campus is located just south of the main campus, while the Downtown Law School Campus is next to the financial and administrative center of the city.
The University of Memphis Loewenberg College of Nursing offers five different nursing programs. These options include traditional BSN, RN to BSN, and MSN programs. The university also offers two paths for registered nurses, including the accelerated BSN and accelerated MSN programs. The traditional BSN program is a 2.5-year program after students complete their prerequisite courses. For those who already have a bachelor’s degree with a non-nursing major, the accelerated program can be completed in four semesters. With the MSN program, students may choose between three specialty tracks.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students21,521 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate75% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 45 | 249 |
| Master's degree | 10 | 104 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 5 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 94 miles radius of University of Memphis
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Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Simpson County Center
2 miles away |
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The University of Tennessee-Health Science Center
5 miles away |
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Northwest Mississippi Community College - Benton County Vocational Center
47 miles away |
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Tennessee Technology Center at Brownsville
52 miles away |
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University of Mississippi
57 miles away |
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Northwest Mississippi Community College - Oxford Campus
58 miles away |
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Tennessee Technology Center at Alamo
65 miles away |
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Arkansas State University-Main Campus
65 miles away |
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Pemiscot County Vocational School of Practical Nursing
78 miles away |
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Tennessee Technology Center at Lexington
94 miles away |
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offers 6 nursing programs |
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offers 10 nursing programs |
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offers 7 nursing programs |
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offers 10 nursing programs |
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offers 9 nursing programs |
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Old Dominion University
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1927 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1980 - 12/31/2009 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/28/2002 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/15/2005 - Current |
Admission
85%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1010 to 1230 |
| ACT | 19 to 25 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Considered but not required |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $35 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $320/credit | |
| In State Students | $320/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $488/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $503/credit | |
| In State Students | $503/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $488/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $21,960 |
| ADN | 70 | $22,400 | $22,400 | $34,160 |
| BSN | 125 | $40,000 | $40,000 | $61,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $25,150 | $25,150 | $24,400 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of University of Memphis's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 53% | $4,705 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $1,717 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 73% | $4,630 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 39% | $5,794 |
| Federal Student Loans | 58% | $5,437 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $10,349 |
$13,663
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$11,753 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$12,666 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,995 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$17,934 |
| Over $110,000$17,719 |
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Student Population
17,396
Undergrads
4,125
Graduates
12,639
Women
8,882
Men
66%
Full-time
34%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
50% |
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Black/African American |
33% |
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Hispanic |
5% |
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Asian |
4% |
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Two or more races |
4% |
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Non-resident alien |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.
