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Rhodes College

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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

Campus Visits

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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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

7200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,349

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (45)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#55

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History & Fun Facts

•In 1848, the Tennessee General Assembly authorized the conveyance of the academy's property for the establishment of the "Masonic University of Tennessee".
•In 1855, control of the university passed to the Presbyterian Church, and it was renamed "Stewart College" in honor of its president and benefactor, William M.
•Diehl, the pastor of Clarksville's First Presbyterian Church, to take over as president.
•In 1945, the college adopted its penultimate name "Southwestern at Memphis" in order to distinguish itself from other colleges and universities containing the name "Southwestern.
•" Diehl retired in 1948, and the board of trustees unanimously chose physics professor Peyton N.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from TN state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K

193 mi(335 min)

St. Louispop. 290K

240 mi(416 min)

Atlantapop. 500K

334 mi(579 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

MEM Memphis8 mi

BNA Nashville198 mi

BHM Birmingham215 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1132 mi · ~32h 42m drive

New York, NY950 mi · ~27h 27m drive

Hartford, CT1040 mi · ~30h 3m drive

Providence, RI1102 mi · ~31h 50m drive

Albany, NY1013 mi · ~29h 16m drive

Syracuse, NY919 mi · ~26h 33m drive

Rochester, NY862 mi · ~24h 54m drive

Buffalo, NY799 mi · ~23h 5m drive

Philadelphia, PA876 mi · ~25h 18m drive

Pittsburgh, PA656 mi · ~18h 57m drive

Harrisburg, PA798 mi · ~23h 3m drive

Newark, NJ942 mi · ~27h 13m drive

Washington, DC759 mi · ~21h 56m drive

Baltimore, MD789 mi · ~22h 48m drive

Atlanta, GA334 mi · ~9h 39m drive

Charlotte, NC516 mi · ~14h 54m drive

Raleigh, NC640 mi · ~18h 29m drive

Miami, FL872 mi · ~25h 11m drive

Orlando, FL681 mi · ~19h 40m drive

Tampa, FL666 mi · ~19h 14m drive

Nashville, TN193 mi · ~5h 35m drive

New Orleans, LA360 mi · ~10h 24m drive

Richmond, VA717 mi · ~20h 43m drive

Chicago, IL482 mi · ~13h 55m drive

Detroit, MI621 mi · ~17h 56m drive

Minneapolis, MN700 mi · ~20h 13m drive

St. Louis, MO240 mi · ~6h 56m drive

Kansas City, MO372 mi · ~10h 45m drive

Indianapolis, IN382 mi · ~11h 2m drive

Columbus, OH507 mi · ~14h 39m drive

Cleveland, OH627 mi · ~18h 7m drive

Milwaukee, WI556 mi · ~16h 4m drive

Dallas, TX423 mi · ~12h 13m drive

Houston, TX487 mi · ~14h 4m drive

Austin, TX563 mi · ~16h 16m drive

San Antonio, TX635 mi · ~18h 21m drive

Los Angeles, CA1603 mi · ~46h 19m drive

San Francisco, CA1802 mi · ~52h 3m drive

San Diego, CA1562 mi · ~45h 7m drive

Seattle, WA1866 mi · ~53h 54m drive

Portland, OR1848 mi · ~53h 23m drive

Denver, CO880 mi · ~25h 25m drive

Phoenix, AZ1263 mi · ~36h 29m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1250 mi · ~36h 7m drive

Honolulu, HI4163 mi · ~120h 16m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Memphis (MEM)8 miles

Rental car

12 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

16 min$10-16

Nashville (BNA)198 miles

Rental car

297 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

396 min$238-396

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Rhodes College Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award