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About Rhodes College

liberal arts collegesmall class sizespremed focusprivate southern college

Rhodes College is a private liberal arts college in Memphis, TN, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and premed focus. With an acceptance rate of 54%, Rhodes College is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 477 students each year. Rhodes College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1352–1478, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Rhodes College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $39,662 per year; the sticker price of $66,588 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Rhodes College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

54%
Overall Accept Rate
1.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1415
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 1.00 – 2.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1352 – 1478 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Rhodes College

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Essay Strategy
Rhodes has a strong identity around intellectual curiosity and its "Life of the Mind" culture, so use your essays to show genuine love for ideas and learning, not just achievements. Reference specific academic interests that would fit their seminar-style curriculum and close-knit faculty relationships.
Application Strategy
Rhodes emphasizes community engagement in Memphis, so highlight any service, civic, or community-focused activities you have done, and mention your interest in contributing to the Memphis community specifically in your application.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Rhodes College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$67k/yr$15.8k
30k-48k~$67k/yr$20.0k
48k-75k~$67k/yr$15.9k
75k-110k~$67k/yr$37.1k
110k+~$67k/yr$31.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

82%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$49k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,194
Undergrad Enrollment
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