Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

Located in Memphis, TN, Rhodes College is a private small school with roughly 1,836 undergraduates. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 50% of applicants get in. Social Sciences graduates, especially in Economics, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $82,950/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate50%

SAT range1360–14702025-26 CDS

ACT range28–322025-26 CDS

Undergrads1,836

Yield (admits who enroll)17%

Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (ED1)

Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from Rhodes College's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 20% submitted SAT scores, 35% submitted ACT scores.

Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry

Early Decision I: Nov 1, 2026
Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027

Confirm on Rhodes College's own admissions site before you apply.

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$71,1362024-25

Tuition & fees$57,1102024-25

4-year grad rate83%

Median earnings, 10yr out$66,651

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.

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How Rhodes College weighs your application

From Rhodes College's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors

Rigor of secondary school recordVery important

Class rankVery important

Academic GPAVery important

Standardized test scoresImportant

Application essayImportant

RecommendationsImportant

Nonacademic factors

InterviewConsidered

Extracurricular activitiesConsidered

Talent/abilityConsidered

Character/personal qualitiesImportant

First generationConsidered

Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered

Geographical residenceConsidered

State residencyConsidered

Religious affiliationNot considered

Volunteer workConsidered

Work experienceConsidered

Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans51%

Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out84%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Biology, General$50,036/yr

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Business Administration, Management and Operations$77,838/yr

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Computer Science$78,973/yr

English Language and Literature/Letters

English Language and Literature, General$49,042/yr

Social Sciences

Economics$82,950/yr

Political Science and Government$72,062/yr

International Relations and National Security Studies$56,744/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes

Required to live on campusNo

Dormitory capacity1,488

Typical room chargeNot reported

Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired

Class rankConsidered, not required

RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Rhodes College look for in applicants?

Per Rhodes College's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Rhodes College's acceptance rate?

Rhodes College in Memphis, TN admits approximately 50% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Rhodes College?

Per Rhodes College's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1360–1470 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).

What ACT score do I need for Rhodes College?

Per Rhodes College's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 28–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).

How much does Rhodes College cost?

Rhodes College's total cost of attendance is reported at $71,136 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Rhodes College?

Rhodes College's deadlines are Early Decision I Nov 1, 2026; Early Action Nov 15, 2026; Early Decision II Jan 15, 2027; Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Rhodes College require students to live on campus?

No -- Rhodes College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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