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Rhodes College

Rhodes

Memphis, Tennessee 38112-1690

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology

Rhodes College is a private institution in Memphis with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1385, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

82% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $66,651 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,060.

Established
1848
Motto
Truth, Loyalty, Service
Mascot
Leroy
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division III
Division
Division III

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50%Acceptance
1385SAT Avg
1,931Students
11:1Student:Faculty
82%Grad Rate
$66,651Earnings 10yr
$25,060Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Rhodes College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate49.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1385

Reading & WritingMid: 705
650730
MathMid: 705
640760

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2833

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

49.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1385

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$54,892
Room & Board$12,910
Books & Supplies$1,125
Total Cost of Attendance$68,055
Average Net Price$25,060
Median Debt at Graduation$21,761
Monthly Payment (10yr)$231

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,814
$30–48K$13,319
$48–75K$16,317
$75–110K$23,056
$110K+$33,764

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,060

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

72.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,349

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (45)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,931
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
13%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Black 10%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 9%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate81.6%
Freshman Retention91.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,898
8 Years$64,735
10 Years$66,651

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,300
Men
$78,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#55
Forbes
#55

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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