Victory University

Memphis, Tennessee, United States · Est. 1941 · Private University

About

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Defunct for-profit Christian university in Memphis that operated 1941–2014.

  • Founded 1941 as Mid-South Bible Center; became Victory University in 2010
  • Private for-profit institution; closed May 2014
  • Located in Memphis, Tennessee on 25-acre urban campus
  • Offered bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees across multiple disciplines
  • Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
  • Affiliated with nondenominational Christian faith tradition

Academics

Victory University offered a range of degree programs including Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science, Master's degrees (MBA, Master's in Professional Counseling), and doctoral degrees (DBA). The institution also provided an Associate of Science in Christian Ministry and certificate programs in teacher education, biblical studies, and urban youth ministries. A dual-enrollment "Bridge to College" program served high school students seeking early college credit.

Campus & Student Life

The university occupied a 25-acre urban campus in Memphis. Student life centered on the Bryce Student Center, which hosted seminars on career planning, family life, and Christian missions. Housing was available at the Flats at Cotton Council dormitory (four miles from main campus), with capacity for 120 students; upper levels were reserved for athletes.

Athletics

Victory University athletic teams were called the Eagles at closure. The university competed in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) and United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) from 2010–11 to 2013–14. Ten varsity sports were offered: men's baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, and track & field; women's bowling, cross country, track & field, and volleyball; plus co-ed spirit squad.

History & Closure

Originally founded as Mid-South Bible Center in 1944, the institution evolved through several name changes (Mid-South Bible College, Crichton College) before becoming Victory University in 2010. Financial difficulties led to the abrupt announcement in March 2014 that spring 2014 would be the final semester. The university closed in May 2014 under ownership of California-based Significant Education.

Founded
1941
Type
Private University
Courses
9
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationNondenominational Christian
HousingNot available
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Courses offered
9
Avg career outcomes
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Total intake
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Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources