University of Memphis Campus Life
Demographic Breakdown
| % of undergrads on campus: | 13% |
| % of undergrads owning a car?: | 91% |
| % of males in fraternities: | 2% |
| % of females in sororities: | 3% |
| % of students on-campus (weekends): | 30% |
| On-campus housing availibility: | Yes |
| Housing assistance programs?: | 13% |
| Housing available for all students?: | Yes |
| Off-campus assistance?: | Yes |
Housing Stats
| Types of available housing: | women's dorms (40%), men's dorms (32%), fraternity housing (1%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (20%), special housing for disabled students (3%) |
| % college-owned singles: | 8% |
| % college-owned doubles: | 75% |
| % college-owned triples: | N/A |
| % college-owned apartments: | 17% |
| % college-owned other: | N/A |
| Number of college-owned residences: | 9 |
| % of rooms with sprinkler systems: | 33% |
| % of rooms with fire alarms: | 100% |
| % of rooms with high-speed internet: | 100% |
Campus Geography
| Campus size: | 1,160 acres |
| Nearest airport location (miles): | Memphis (7) |
| Nearest train station (miles): | Memphis (7) |
| Nearest bus station (miles): | Memphis (7) |
| Public transport on campus?: | Yes |
| Cars allowed on campus?: | Yes |
Employment
| School employment opportunities?: | Yes |
| Average undergraduate earnings ($$): | 3,083 |
| Freshmen not encouraged to work?: | No | % undergraduates employed: | 9% |
ROTC/Alcohol Policy
| Army ROTC presence?: | Offered on campus |
| Navy ROTC presence?: | Offered on campus |
| Airforce ROTC presence?: | Offered on campus |
| Alcohol permitted (wet campus)?: | No |
| Other campus rules: | class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
| Well-known campus events | Homecoming, Black History Month, Step Shows by Greek Organizations, International Night, A Night in Africa, SAC Spring Fling, Greek Follies, Greek All-Sing, Multicultural Festival, Student Organization Involvement Fair, Service on Saturday, Welcome Week, India Fest, Chinese New Year, SAC Concerts, Intramural activities, Intercollegiate sporting events (Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Rifle, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Golf, Rifle, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball), Theatrical performances, Musical performances, Concerts, Guest Lectures |