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Rhodes College
Memphis, TN · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 50%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $28,776
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 81%
- Median earnings
- $79,506
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Rhodes College is a private nonprofit college in Memphis, TN with 1,836 undergraduates. It admits 50% of applicants, and admitted students average 1362 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $28,776 per year ($17,430 for families earning under $30,000). 81% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $79,506 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 50%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,025
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,993
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing650–733
200800
SAT Math650–753
200800
ACT Composite26–32
136
What Rhodes College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $73,874
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $59,082
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$17,430
- $30–48k$10,443
- $48–75k$16,726
- $75–110k$20,256
- $110k+$36,911
Get a personal estimate with Rhodes College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 81%
- Freshman retention
- 92%
- Median earnings
- $79,506
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,836
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 19%
- White59%
- Hispanic8%
- Black9%
- Asian9%
Rhodes College FAQ
What is Rhodes College's acceptance rate?+
Rhodes College admits 50% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Rhodes College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 650–733 on SAT Reading and Writing and 650–753 on SAT Math; the average total is 1362.
What ACT score do you need for Rhodes College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 26–32.
Is Rhodes College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Rhodes College?+
In Fall 2023, 6,025 students applied to Rhodes College and 2,993 were admitted; 483 enrolled.
Does Rhodes College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Rhodes College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Rhodes College require an essay?+
Rhodes College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Rhodes College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $73,874 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $28,776.
What is Rhodes College's graduation rate?+
81% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 221351 · How we use this data
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