August 25, 2014 – The University of Memphis Lambuth Campus expects to enroll 855 students for the fall 2014 semester, an increase of 29 percent over 2013. The number of first-time freshmen is up 37 percent.

Students at the Lambuth Campus also are stronger academically. The average high school GPA is 3.45; the average ACT score is 22.

“The University of Memphis Lambuth Campus could not be happier with such a dramatic enrollment increase and such an academically prepared study body,” said Dr. Niles Reddick, vice provost for the Lambuth Campus. “Faculty and staff are ready for another great year in Jackson and are committed to ensuring student success.”

U of M President M. David Rudd said, “We are extremely encouraged and pleased with the impressive enrollment growth at the U of M Lambuth Campus. The success of the Lambuth Campus is crucial to the economic vitality and workforce development needs of West Tennessee.”