# Rhodes College

Memphis, TN. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/rhodes-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 50% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 6,025 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 2,993 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 650–733 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 650–753 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 26–32 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $73,874 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $28,776 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $17,430 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $10,443 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $16,726 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $20,256 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $36,911 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,836 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 81% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $79,506 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 (FY2024) |

## What Rhodes College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 221351. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology