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Rhodes College

Memphis, TN·Private·~50% acceptance

Rhodes College is a private college based in Memphis, TN. It admits about 50% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $28,585 per year after financial aid. About 83% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $66,651 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$28,585/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $71,136
Aid cuts ~$42,551/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 15
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.55–4
SAT (middle 50%)1300–1486
ACT (middle 50%)26–32
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
83%
graduation rate
92%
freshman retention
$48,898
median earnings, 6yr
$66,651
median earnings, 10yr
How Rhodes College reads an application

What Rhodes College values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Class rank
Important
Test scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsCharacter / personal qualities
Also considered
InterviewExtracurricularsTalent / abilityFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From Rhodes College’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Rhodes College requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresDemonstration of competenciesWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Rhodes College requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Rhodes College's acceptance rate?
Rhodes College admits about 50% of applicants.
How much does Rhodes College cost?
At Rhodes College, the average net price after aid is about $28,585 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $71,136 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Rhodes College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1300–1486 on the SAT and 26–32 on the ACT.
What are Rhodes College's application deadlines?
Rhodes College's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Rhodes College value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Rhodes College rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and Class rank as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Test scores, Application essays, Recommendations, and Character / personal qualities. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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