Rhodes College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,451
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	57%
Students retention rate	94%
On-time graduation rate	85%

Located in Memphis, Tennessee, Rhodes College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Rhodes College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Rhodes College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Rhodes College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 94% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

56.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$50,910

Cost of attendance at Rhodes College in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$50,910

Cost of attendance at Rhodes College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Rhodes College received on average $35,607 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$35,607

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	72	16%	$4,905	$353,140
Other Federal Grant	73	17%	$6,317	$461,140
State Grant/Scholarships	107	24%	$5,085	$544,100
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	426	97%	$33,331	$14,198,843
Total Grant & Scholarships	427	97%	$35,607	$15,204,083

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Rhodes College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Rhodes College students is 85.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 88.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 82.2%.

85.4%

asian 81.5% 22 students
African American 84.2% 32 students
white 86.0% 355 students
unknown 85.7% 6 students
hispanic 82.1% 23 students
International Students 79.0% 15 students
Mixed Race 88.9% 24 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern Athletic Association
Baseball Southern Athletic Association
Basketball Southern Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Southern Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Rhodes College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Rhodes College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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