Rhodes College
Location: Memphis, TN (urban)
Size: 2,025 students
Avg percent need-met: 93%
Acceptance rate: 51%
Middle 50% ACT: 27-32 **Test Optional through 2022-23 admissions cycle**
Middle 50% SAT: 1250-1410 **Test Optional through 2022-23 admissions cycle**
Rhodes is located on a beautiful campus in the heart of Memphis. They emphasize 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, computer science
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."
Rhodes emphasizes experiential learning: over 80% of students participate in service activities and 75% complete internships
The Kinney Program enables students to volunteer with over 100 different organizations in the surrounding Memphis community
Campus tradition: As a part of the Rhodes Honor System, incoming freshmen pledge "not to lie, cheat, or steal, and to help create a community where respect and compassion for others are valued and embraced."
Opportunities for Pre-law
Boasts one of the top-ranked mock trial teams in the country
Approximately 10% of Rhodes graduates apply to law school
Pre-law students can major in any course of study, and some (such as the history department) have assigned pre-law advisors to work with students on scheduling the best undergraduate experience to prepare them for law school
The history department also offers legal internships that provide experience working in law firms as an undergrad
Application Details
RD deadline: January 15th
Early Action deadline: November 15th
Supplemental essays: None
Application fee: $0
CSS profile: Required, due January 15th
Interviews: Considered
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