Rhodes College
Location: Memphis, TN (urban, large city)
Size: 2,025 students
Avg percent need-met: 93%
Acceptance rate: 51%
Middle 50% ACT: 27-32 **Test Optional through 2022-2023 Admissions Cycle**
Middle 50% SAT: 1250-1410 **Test Optional through 2022-2023 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: Biology, Business, English Language and Literature, Pre-Health
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: Pancake study breaks! Each semester during exam week, school faculty (deans, directors, and professors alike) volunteer to make blueberry and chocolate chip pancakes for students as they cram for the upcoming tests!
City Connections
Rhodes sees its location as important for student learning inside and outside the classroom. The Laurence F. Kinney program is designed to get students off campus in some form of service and social action. There are also research and internship programs for students that allow anyone to engage with the Memphis community as a whole.
Memphis is a city of 1.3 million, and there is a vibrant music scene and lots of history in the city. Students can take advantage of music venues, as well as Overtan Park which includes the Memphis Zoo.
The Memphis Center encourages students to learn about the city's culture and history
About 75% of students intern somewhere in Memphis before graduating
Explore this interactive map to learn where you could volunteer as a student at Rhodes
The Urban Studies department takes advantage of Rhodes' location through research and internships in Memphis.
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
School also featured in: Pre-Health, Pre-Law, Beyond the Classroom, Good Merit Aid, Similar to Highly Selective - Stanford