Memphis University School

Memphis University School
The MUS sign at the corner of Park and Ridgeway
Location
6191 Park Avenue

,
38119

United States
Coordinates35°05′53″N 89°51′22″W / 35.098164°N 89.856146°W / 35.098164; -89.856146
Information
TypeIndependent, college-prep, single-sex, day
MottoLatin: Veritas Honorque
(Truth and Honor)
Established1893
FoundersEdwin Sidney Werts
James White Sheffey Rhea
Sister schoolHutchison School, St. Mary's Episcopal School
Grades612
GenderBoys
Enrollment630 (2025)
ColorYale Blue  
Harvard Crimson  
Fight song"MUS Fight Song" by William R. Hatchett and Charles Mosby
MascotLloyd
NicknameThe Buzzards, The Owls
RivalChristian Brothers High School
AccreditationSouthern Association of Independent Schools
Tuition$21,110 (2025-26)
Feeder schoolsPresbyterian Day School, Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School, Woodland Presbyterian School
Websitewww.musowls.org
Publications
NewspaperThe Owl's Hoot
YearbookThe Owl
Literary magazineThe MUSe
Alumni magazineMUS Today
Student life magazineInside MUS

Memphis University School (MUS) is a college-preparatory, independent, day school for boys, grades 6–12, located in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.