An Unsurpassed Education | Faculty Who Care | A Values-Based Environment | The Application Process

An Unsurpassed Education

• MUS offers 18 different Advanced Placement courses in a variety of subjects. Ninety percent of our students score a 3 or higher on Advanced Placement exams in an average year, which often translates to college credit prior to entering college.
• During the last five years, our mid-range SAT-I scores and ACT composite scores were approximately 30% above the national average.
• MUS seniors are accepted to some of the finest colleges in the nation. The members of the Class of 2007 were awarded more than $9,200,000 in scholarships based on academics, athletics, or leadership.

Faculty Who Care

• For the last five years, the average percentage of MUS graduates receiving recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation has been 28%. The fact that MUS consistently produces the most National Merit Finalists and National Merit Semi-Finalists of any other independent school in Memphis is a testament to the personal attention our teachers give students.
• The faculty averages 23 years of teaching experience. Forty-seven faculty members hold master's degrees and nine have earned doctorate degrees. Nine faculty members are alumni of MUS.
• The student-faculty ratio for classroom teachers is 10 to 1.
• Our faculty dedicate themselves to the "development of well-rounded young men" as it says in our mission statement. We feel confident that we are one of the few secondary schools in the nation to win the State Latin Championship and State Football Championship in the same year (in 2005-06).

A Values-Based Environment

The goal of the Admissions Committee is to enroll young men from varied backgrounds with promising academic potential. An applicant's grades, as indicated on the transcript from his current school, scores from the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE), and teacher evaluations are the primary factors in making an admissions decision. Other factors considered by the Admissions Committee include an applicant's standing in his class, his extracurricular involvement, his perceived interest in MUS based on visits to campus and contact with our Admissions Office, the availability of space in the grade the applicant wished to enter, and any other information the Admissions Committee deems relevant.

Our priority deadline for receiving applications for our 2008-09 school year is January 10, 2008. Applications received after this date will only be considered if spaces are available in the class the student wishes to enter.

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Now that you know us, we would like to find out more about you!

Come to MUS for a visit and experience our handsome campus and top-notch facilities first-hand. We encourage you to schedule a visit by contacting the Admissions Office at (901) 260-1304 or emailing Sheila Bohannon. Make sure to notify us if you would like to arrange a meeting about financial aid during your visit. Also, please take a moment to complete our online inquiry form so that we may send you further information about MUS and contact you about upcoming events. We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have!

MUS admits students without regard to race, color, creed, or national or ethnic origin and seeks students with the potential for college studies. Financial aid is available on a need-only, first come first serve basis and distributed through our Business Office.  You may contact our Business Office at (901) 260-1300.