Rhodes College
Memphis, TN
1,988
Students
38,952
Avg. Financial Aid
Very Selective
Admission Difficulty
51%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Rhodes College is a Comprehensive institution located in Memphis, TN, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
2000 N. Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
United States
Memphis, TN 38112
United States
Contact
Mr. Carey Thompson
Vice President of Enrollment and Communications, Dean of Admissions
Email: adminfo@rhodes.edu
Phone: 901-843-3700
Fax: 901-843-3631
Vice President of Enrollment and Communications, Dean of Admissions
Email: adminfo@rhodes.edu
Phone: 901-843-3700
Fax: 901-843-3631
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| African American/Black Studies |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Russian Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry And Molecular Biology |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Spanish |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| International Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Economy |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Urban Studies/affairs |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,733
Applied
2,416
Accepted
1,988
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,708
Females Applied
1,466
Females Accepted
54%
Male Admissions
2,025
Males Applied
950
Males Accepted
47%
Applying
3.91
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 15th | April 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 1st | |
| Other early decision plan | November 15th | January 15th | |
| Transfer | January 15th | April 1st |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 620 | 720 | |
| SAT Math | 600 | 690 | |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 27 | 32 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
46,194
Fees
310
Full-time student fees
11,290
Room & board
5,373
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
38,952
Avg. Financial Aid Package
39,190
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
35,836
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,303
Avg. Loan Aid
22,626
Avg. Grant Aid
31,751
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
90%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
44%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,988
Total undergrad students
4%
International Students
72%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.48% |
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| Black or African American | 8% |
| White or Caucasian | 69.82% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.25% |
| Asian | 6.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
| Two or more races | 4.18% |
| Other | 1.86% |
Gender
Male (43.91%)
Female (56.09%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 70% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Rites of Spring (concert), Crawfish Boil and Homecoming
Rites of Spring (concert), Crawfish Boil and Homecoming
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Rhodes Outdoors Club, South Asian Culture and Advocacy, Rhodes College Crew Team, Gender and Sexuality Alliance and Culture of Consent
Rhodes Outdoors Club, South Asian Culture and Advocacy, Rhodes College Crew Team, Gender and Sexuality Alliance and Culture of Consent
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
24-hour monitored security cameras in parking areas, fenced campus with monitored access at night
24-hour monitored security cameras in parking areas, fenced campus with monitored access at night
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | |
No |
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Squash | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | |
No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | |
No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Squash | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
222
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 180
Part-time - 42
Male - 116
Female - 106
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