Rhodes College
Location: Memphis, TN (urban, very large city)
Size: 2,050 students
Avg percent need-met: 94%
Acceptance rate: 57%
Middle 50% ACT: 28-32 **Test Optional through 2022-2023 Admissions Cycle**
Middle 50% SAT: 1320-1450 **Test Optional through 2022-2023 Admissions Cycle**
Rhodes is located on a beautiful campus in the heart of Memphis. It emphasizes individual study within the mold of a liberal arts education. Academics are extremely challenging, but manageable with hard work. Classes are small, so there are a lot of chances to get to know classmates and professors. Professors are one of the school’s best assets, and administration is dedicated to the school. There’s a big Greek presence on campus, and lots to do in Memphis. The school offers a safe and welcoming atmosphere, and a comprehensive honor code that is well-respected by students.
Popular majors / known for: Business, Biology, International Relations, History
Academic approach: Liberal arts. Faculty-student relations are central to academic life at Rhodes; they believe students learn best when "faculty are scholars by example."
Fun fact / campus tradition: The primary cafeteria on campus, the Catherine Burrow Refectory, is affectionately known by students as "The Rat." No reflection on the quality of the food, the name has several different stories attached to it. One of them stems from a group of cafeteria employees who started an intramural sports team. They called themselves the Rat Pack, which students shortened to The Rat. In honor of the Rat’s name, there is a small statue of a rat outside the dining hall.
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Beyond the Classroom
Rhodes emphasizes experiential learning: Over 80% of students participate in community service activities, and 75% complete internships.
The Kinney Program enables students to volunteer with over 100 different organizations in the surrounding Memphis community. Students can fulfill their Federal Work-Study hours by working at an off-campus non-profit.
65% of students study off-campus through summer programs, ISEP and bilateral exchanges, and affiliated programs. See Rhodes’ Study Abroad and Away options.
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Application Details
RD deadline: January 15th
Early Action deadline: November 15th
Supplemental essays: None
Application fee: $0
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due January 15th
Interviews: Considered
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