University of Memphis

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Memphis?

The cost of attending the University of Memphis depends on residency, living arrangements and financial aid. For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees total $10,728 for Tennessee residents and $19,470 for out-of-state students. These are published charges before grants or scholarships.

• In-state undergraduate tuition: $8,856; required fees: $1,872.
• Out-of-state undergraduate tuition: $13,512; required fees: $1,872.
• Reported annual room and board: $11,654; books and supplies: $920.

Adding those reported housing, dining and book amounts to tuition and fees produces a limited illustration of $23,302 for an in-state student or $27,958 for an out-of-state student living on campus. Those are not complete cost-of-attendance budgets: transportation, personal expenses and any program-specific costs would add to them. Commuters may have a different mix of housing and travel expenses.

Net price is a different measure: it estimates what students pay after grant and scholarship aid, while loans still have to be repaid. The reported average net price was $10,968 for students from families earning $0-$48,000 and $17,384 for those from families earning $75,001-$110,000. These income-band averages are not individual offers. Students can seek federal and Tennessee grants, institutional scholarships and other eligible assistance by completing the required aid applications and checking program and scholarship deadlines. In the reported aid data, 95% of students received some form of financial aid, while 38% had student loans; neither figure indicates what a particular applicant will receive.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Memphis?

University of Memphis students can pursue part-time employment alongside classes, and eligible students may qualify for Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is need-based federal aid that helps pay wages for an approved job; it is not a grant paid automatically against the tuition bill, and an award does not guarantee a job.

Students interested in Work-Study should complete the FAFSA, review their aid offer and follow the university's student-employment application process. Other campus jobs may be available without a Work-Study award. Off-campus positions and internships have different employers, pay arrangements and academic purposes, so students should check whether a role earns course credit and whether it fits their schedule.

The university's career services include individual and group career counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, job-search resources, employer recruitment and career fairs. Those services can help students explore majors and seek experience, but their availability is not an employment guarantee. A student seeking a field-specific internship should also ask their academic department about prerequisites and whether placement is required or competitive.