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    Rhodes College

    Memphis, TN · South

    Acceptance rate
    50.3%
    SAT mid-50
    1300-1486
    Cost after aid
    $28,585
    Graduation rate
    85%

    What Rhodes College says matters

    How Rhodes College rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    50%
    3,205 of 6,365
    Yield
    12%
    388 enrolled
    ACT mid-50
    28-32
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    45%1,255 of 2,797
    Women
    54%1,879 of 3,459

    Very important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Class rank
    • Academic GPA

    Important

    • Standardized test scores
    • Application essay
    • Recommendations
    • Character or personal qualities

    Considered

    • Interview
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability
    • First generation
    • Alumni relation
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience
    • Level of applicant's interest

    Not considered

    • Religious affiliation or commitment

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Rhodes College published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission149

    Entrance Exams

    AP
    Yes
    Institutional Exam
    Yes
    SAT or ACT
    /ADMS_CONSIDER
    ACT Only
    Considered
    SAT Only
    Considered

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    2,797
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    3,459
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    1,255
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    1,879
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    168
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    3
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    206
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    4
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    6,365
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    3,205
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    388
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    1,103
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    708
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    126
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    2,872
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    2,160
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    216
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    2,390
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    337
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    46
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    0

    Wait List

    Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
    1,200
    Number of wait-listed students admitted:
    117

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    16
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    3
    Science
    2
    Of these, units that must be lab
    2
    Foreign language
    2
    Social studies
    2
    Academic electives
    3

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Very Important
    Class rank
    Very Important
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Important
    Application Essay
    Important
    Recommendation(s)
    Important
    Interview
    Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Considered
    Talent/ability
    Considered
    Character/personal qualities
    Important
    First generation
    Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Considered
    Geographical residence
    Considered
    State residency
    Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Considered
    Work experience
    Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.17
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0.33
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,352.5
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,420
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,477.5
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    660
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    710
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    760
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    670
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    720
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    740
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    28%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    31%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    32%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    26%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    27%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    31%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    29%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    33%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    35%
    ACT Science: 25th Percentile
    26%
    ACT Science: 50th Percentile
    29%
    ACT Science: 75th Percentile
    33%
    ACT Reading: 25th Percentile
    30%
    ACT Reading: 50th Percentile
    33%
    ACT Reading: 75th Percentile
    35%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    55
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    39
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    6
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
    0
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
    0
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299
    0
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    100
    SAT Math: 700-800
    58
    SAT Math: 600-699
    36
    SAT Math: 500-599
    6
    SAT Math: 400-499
    0
    SAT Math: 300-399
    0
    SAT Math: 200-299
    0
    SAT Math: Total
    100
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    61
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    33
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    6
    SAT Composite: 800-999
    0
    SAT Composite: 600-799
    0
    SAT Composite: 400-599
    0
    SAT Composite: Total
    100
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    65
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    30
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    5
    ACT Composite: 12-17
    0
    ACT Composite: 6-11
    0
    ACT Composite: Below 6
    0
    ACT Math: 30-36
    36
    ACT Math: 24-29
    51
    ACT Math: 18-23
    13
    ACT Math: 12-17
    0
    ACT Math: 6-11
    0
    ACT Math: Below 6
    0
    ACT English: 30-36
    73
    ACT English: 24-29
    24
    ACT English: 18-23
    3
    ACT English: 12-17
    0
    ACT English: 6-11
    0
    ACT English: Below 6
    0
    ACT Science: 30-36
    49
    ACT Science: 24-29
    44
    ACT Science: 18-23
    7
    ACT Science: 12-17
    0
    ACT Science: 6-11
    0
    ACT Science: Below 6
    0
    ACT Reading: 30-36
    80
    ACT Reading: 24-29
    17
    ACT Reading: 18-23
    3
    ACT Reading: 12-17
    0
    ACT Reading: 6-11
    0
    ACT Reading: Below 6
    0
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    50%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    80%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    97%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    3.0%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    0
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    27%
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.7
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    89%

    Admission Policies

    Yes, by:
    Yes
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    One calendar year
    Number of early decision applications received by your institution
    341
    Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan
    125
    Transfer Admission20

    Fall Applicants

    Men
    60
    Women
    75
    Unknown
    0
    Total
    136
    Men
    15
    Women
    14
    Unknown
    0
    Total
    30
    Men
    6
    Women
    1
    Unknown
    0
    Total
    8

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    Yes
    Spring
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Required
    College transcript(s)
    Required
    Essay or personal statement
    Required
    Interview
    Required for Some
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Required
    Academic Offerings and Policies19

    Special Study Options

    Cross-registration
    Yes
    Double major
    Yes
    Exchange student program (domestic)
    Yes
    Independent study
    Yes
    Internships
    Yes
    Student-designed major
    Yes
    Study abroad
    Yes
    Teacher certification program
    Yes
    Undergraduate Research
    Yes

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    Yes
    English (including composition)
    Yes
    Foreign languages
    Yes
    History
    Yes
    Humanities
    Yes
    Intensive writing
    Yes
    Mathematics
    Yes
    Philosophy
    Yes
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    Yes
    Social science
    Yes
    Student Life36

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    63%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    0
    Percent of women who join sororities
    0
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    94%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    6.0%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    62%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    31%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    37%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    72%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    28%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    2.0%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18
    Average age of full-time students
    20
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    20

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    Yes
    Choral groups
    Yes
    Concert band
    Yes
    Dance
    Yes
    Drama/theater
    Yes
    International Student Organization
    Yes
    Jazz band
    Yes
    Literary magazine
    Yes
    Model UN
    Yes
    Music ensembles
    Yes
    Musical theater
    Yes
    Pep band
    Yes
    Radio station
    Yes
    Student government
    Yes
    Student-run film society
    Yes
    Symphony orchestra
    Yes

    ROTC

    Name of Cooperating Institution
    University of Memphis

    Housing

    Apartments for single students
    Yes
    Special housing for disabled students
    Yes
    Theme housing
    Yes
    Annual Expenses20

    Information

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    Private Tuition

    Tuition
    58000
    Tuition
    58000

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    810
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    14300
    Required Fees:
    810
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    14300

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    12
    Maximum
    19

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    1200
    Transportation:
    1300
    Other expenses:
    1500
    Books and supplies:
    1200
    Transportation
    1300
    Other expenses:
    1500
    Books and supplies:
    1200
    Food and housing total*
    14300
    Transportation:
    1300
    Other expenses:
    1500

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS:
    2416
    Financial Aid100

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    182
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    31,596
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    Yes

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    2191036
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    1978119
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    31538235
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    1549634
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    37257024
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    3051816
    Federal Work-Study
    785457
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    125985
    Total Self-Help
    3963258
    Parent Loans
    632137
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    1255842
    Athletic Awards
    0

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    53028
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    1658739
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    29727775
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    1914157
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    33353699
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    4598057
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    670687
    Total Self-Help
    5268744
    Parent Loans
    1564111
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    2022294
    Athletic Awards
    0

    Students Awarded Aid

    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    420
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    292
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    292
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    292
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    160
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    123
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    134
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    88%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    42669
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    40470
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4014
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    2131
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    1,297
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    932
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    930
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    929
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    561
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    330
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    351
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    86%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    43858
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    41024
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4771
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3146
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    2
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    0
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    0
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    0
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    0
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    0
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    0
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    0

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    395

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    216
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    214
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    16
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    55
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    54
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    4
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    19997
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    16027
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    55600

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    Yes
    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    Yes
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    89
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    44,787
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    3,986,028

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    Yes
    CSS PROFILE
    Yes
    Institution’s own financial aid form
    Yes

    Financial Aid Reply

    or within____weeks of notification.
    2

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    Yes
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Yes
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    Yes
    Federal Pell Grants
    Yes
    Federal SEOG
    Yes
    State scholarships/grants
    Yes
    Private scholarships
    Yes
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    Yes

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    Yes
    Art
    Yes
    Leadership
    Yes
    Music/drama
    Yes
    Religious affiliation
    Yes
    State/district residency
    Yes
    Academics
    Yes
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred24

    Diploma/Certificates

    Communication/journalism
    14.3
    Liberal arts/general studies
    57.1
    Visual and performing arts
    21.5
    Health professions and related programs
    7.1
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Natural resources and conservation
    3.2
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    1.9
    Communication/journalism
    1.1
    Computer and information sciences
    8.3
    Education
    1.5
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    5.1
    English
    5.3
    Biological/life sciences
    16.7
    Mathematics and statistics
    2.3
    Philosophy and religious studies
    2.3
    Physical sciences
    4.4
    Psychology
    6.8
    Social sciences
    19.3
    Visual and performing arts
    2.5
    Health professions and related programs
    4
    Business/marketing
    11.9
    History
    3.4
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence161

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    171
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    217
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    32
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    23
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    531
    All other degree-seeking: women
    780
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: men
    734
    Total degree-seeking: women
    1,020
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    6
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    1
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men
    740
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women
    1,021
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    25
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    4
    All other degree-seeking: women
    2
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: men
    4
    Total degree-seeking: women
    27
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    1
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men
    5
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women
    27
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    6
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    5
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    0
    All other degree-seeking: women
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    2
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    3
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    0
    All other degree-seeking: women
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    3
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    3
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: men
    5
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: women
    6
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total all undergraduates
    1,793
    Total all graduate
    22
    Grand Total All Students
    1,815

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: men
    6
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: women
    5
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    46
    Hispanic/Latino
    37
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    35
    White, non-Hispanic
    189
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    1
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    39
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    0
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    19
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    22
    TOTAL
    388
    Nonresidents
    113
    Hispanic/Latino
    137
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    166
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,049
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    1
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    155
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    0
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    93
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    71
    TOTAL
    1,785
    Nonresidents
    120
    Hispanic/Latino
    137
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    166
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,050
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    1
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    155
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    0
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    93
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    71
    TOTAL
    1,793

    Persistence

    Certificate/diploma
    13
    Bachelor's degrees
    419
    Postbachelor's certificates
    1
    Master's degrees
    9

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    72
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    61
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    410
    Total
    543
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1
    Total
    1
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    72
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    61
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    409
    Total
    542
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    53
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    45
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    298
    Total
    396
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    5
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    11
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    45
    Total
    61
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    58
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    56
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    343
    Total
    457
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.81
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.92
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.84
    Total
    0.84
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    82
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    82
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    348
    Total
    512
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    82
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    82
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    348
    Total
    512
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    59
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    64
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    269
    Total
    392
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    5
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    17
    Total
    22
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    2
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    2
    Total
    4
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    66
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    64
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    288
    Total
    418
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.805
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.78
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.83
    Total
    0.816
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size48

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    183
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    41
    C. Total number who are women
    84
    D. Total number who are men
    99
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    7
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    181
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    2
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    0
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    34
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    5
    C. Total number who are women
    14
    D. Total number who are men
    20
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    0
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    22%
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    11
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    1
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    217
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    46
    C. Total number who are women
    98
    D. Total number who are men
    119
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    7
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    203
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    13
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    1
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    based on ____ students
    1,786
    and ____ faculty
    194

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    102
    10-19
    289
    20-29
    88
    30-39
    12
    40-49
    0
    50-99
    0
    100+
    0
    Total
    491
    2-9
    6
    10-19
    30
    20-29
    13
    30-39
    0
    40-49
    0
    50-99
    0
    100+
    0
    Total
    49
    Source: Rhodes College's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About Rhodes College

    Rhodes College is a very small private university in Memphis, TN, in a city setting.

    What Rhodes College looks for

    Rhodes College admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for Rhodes College?

      Rhodes College's middle 50% SAT range is 1300 to 1486. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for Rhodes College?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 26 to 32. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at Rhodes College?

      Rhodes College admits roughly 50% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does Rhodes College actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $28,585 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Rhodes College a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Rhodes College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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