Memphis University School is a college-preparatory
school dedicated to academic excellence,
cultivation of service and leadership, and the
development of well-rounded young men of
strong moral character, consistent with the school’s
Christian tradition.
Learn more at https://www.musowls.org
ABOUT
MEMPHIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
Founded in
1893, Memphis University School (MUS) is a widely respected college-preparatory
school for boys in grades 7-12 set on an impressive 94-acre campus in Memphis,
Tennessee. An engaging curriculum, a dedicated and supportive faculty, and a
full complement of athletic, artistic, and extracurricular activities all
conducted under the school’s Honor Code create an environment in which boys thrive,
becoming well-rounded young men of strong moral character, exceptionally
prepared for college and life.
We have a
student-faculty ratio of 7:1, and nearly 73% of our faculty hold a master’s degree
or Ph.D. The success of our students is a testament to an exceptional faculty: Nearly
50% of our students typically score 30 or higher on the ACT, and 90% score 3 or
higher on AP exams.
Remarkably
low attrition rates among both families and faculty reflects satisfaction with
our culture
and programs.
This is an
exciting time to be at MUS. We are in the third year of our Legacy Forward Strategic
Plan, which identified six goals focusing on the following areas: Academic
Excellence, Faculty Development, Inclusivity, Visibility and Brand, Sustainability,
and Facilities Enhancement (resulting in a visionary Campus Master Plan and ambitious
capital campaign). Plans are moving forward in all these arenas. Read more here.
Our
student body, encompassing 610 boys in 2023-24, is diverse, representing a wide
range of differing cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and neighborhoods in the
Memphis area.
MUS enjoys
a strong base of support from more than 4,800 active alumni, many of whom are
leaders in their fields, and a $52 million (and growing) endowment.