Rhodes College
Memphis, TN · Private
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Rhodes College admitted 50.4% of applicants university-wide (3,205 of 6,365).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 50.4% | 3,205 | 6,365 |
| In-state | 64.2% | 708 | 1,103 |
| Out-of-state | 75.2% | 2,160 | 2,872 |
| International applicants | 14.1% | 337 | 2,390 |
| Men | 44.9% | 1,255 | 2,797 |
| Women | 54.3% | 1,879 | 3,459 |
Of 3,205 admitted students, 388 enrolled (12.1% yield).
Rhodes College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1300–1486
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 26–32
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Rhodes College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $71,855/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $57,110 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $14,745 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $71,855/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $15,770 |
| $30k–48k | $19,960 |
| $48k–75k | $15,910 |
| $75k–110k | $37,103 |
| Over $110k | $31,878 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $35,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $30,000 per year (Merit)
- Founders Scholarship — $26,000 per year (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Jackson Scholarship — $22,000 per year (Merit)
- Community Service Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Other)
- Fine Arts Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Departmental)
- Music Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Departmental)
- Bonner Scholars Program — Full tuition plus stipend (Full Tuition)
- Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $35,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $30,000 per year (Merit)
- Founders Scholarship — $26,000 per year (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Jackson Scholarship — $22,000 per year (Merit)
- Community Service Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Other)
- Fine Arts Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Departmental)
- Music Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Departmental)
- Bonner Scholars Program — Full tuition plus stipend (Full Tuition)
- International Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- International Need-Based Financial Aid — Varies (up to full demonstrated need) (Need Based)
- Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
Rhodes College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common Application
International applicants
- Common Application
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Rhodes College · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 1 college-specific supplement:
- Why are you interested in Rhodes College?500 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $66,651
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 84.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 92.3%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,761
- At graduation
Rhodes College · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #55
- WSJ: #178
- Forbes: #178
- Niche: #183
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Social sciences (21%), Biological & life sciences (19%), Business & marketing (11%).
Rhodes College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.