School Information

73.7
Total Enrollment 1,673
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 10 : 1

Rhodes College

http://www.rhodes.edu
2000 North Parkway, Memphis, Tennessee 38112-1690
(901) 843-3000

Rhodes College aspires to graduate students with a life-long passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 6%
 
School Costs

At Rhodes College, 91.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 83.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $16,967), and 34% receive loans ($6,154 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,314. Off campus it is around $8,314.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Rhodes College is $25,801 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 5,037 people applied to Rhodes College. Of the applicants, 42.0% were admitted (41.0% male & 43.0% female ) and 20.0% accepted (22.0% male and 19.0% female)

Of the 1,663 undergraduate students at Rhodes College, 1.0% are part-time. A majority (100.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     23.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     90.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     70.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     73.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     79.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 901-843-3700
Admissions Office Email adminfo@rhodes.edu
Admissions Office Address Rhodes College Office of Admissions, Burrow Hall, Memphis, TN 38112
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.rhodes.edu/admissions/139.asp
Admissions Website http://www.rhodes.edu/admissions/default.asp (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://apply.rhodes.edu/
Application Fee $45

In order to be accepted to Rhodes College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Rhodes College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 570
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 680
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 580
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 700
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 580
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 680
Rhodes College ACT SCORES
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 26
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 30
ACT English (25th Percentile) 27
ACT English (75th Percentile) 33
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 30
ACT Writing (25th Percentile) 7
ACT Writing (75th Percentile) 9
 
Rhodes College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 2
African-American/Black Studies 0
Latin American Studies 1
Russian Studies 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 44
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology 0
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 44
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 38 9
Accounting 9
Business Administration and Management, General 38
International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 0
Computer Science 0
English language and literature/letters 29
English Language and Literature, General 29
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 17
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 5
French Language and Literature 3
German Language and Literature 3
Spanish Language and Literature 6
History 42
History, General 42
Mathematics and statistics 4
Mathematics, General 4
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 8
Neuroscience 8
Philosophy and religious studies 21
Philosophy 6
Religion/Religious Studies 15
Physical sciences 28
Chemistry, General 21
Physics, General 7
Psychology 30
Psychology, General 30
Social sciences 77
Anthropology 4
Economics, General 27
International Economics 4
International Relations and Affairs 13
Political Science and Government, General 26
Urban Studies/Affairs 3
Visual and performing arts 28
Art/Art Studies, General 21
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
Music, General 3
 
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