Rhodes College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2360 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #653 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #597 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #3 of 11 | In Memphis |
| #570 of 1,024 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 19 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 54%
- Undergraduates
- 1,996
- Graduates
- 12
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.rhodes.edu
Rhodes College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Rhodes College has an acceptance rate of 54% and is among the top 17% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 50% | 57% |
| Applicants | 5,253 | 2,222 | 2,978 |
| Admissions | 2,832 | 1,119 | 1,690 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 477 | 193 | 280 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
54 or 11%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1310
or below
75% of them
had 1470
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Rhodes College are 1310-1470 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
146 or 31%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Rhodes College are 28-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1263 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 195 (10%) |
| Asian | 142 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 132 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 118 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 118 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 36 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Rhodes College is $30,672 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $11,115 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,157 |
| $48-75K | $19,473 |
| $75-110K | $27,457 |
| $110K+ | $33,526 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $52,000 | $52,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $52,000 | $52,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $52,000 | $52,000 |
| Fee in-district | $310 | $310 |
| Fee in-state | $310 | $310 |
| Fee out-of-state | $310 | $310 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,488 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,296 |
Rhodes College majors
Rhodes College has granted 484 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs and 16 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Rhodes College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 65 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 46 | |
| Neuroscience | 37 | |
| Chemistry, General | 35 | |
| Psychology, General | 32 | |
| Computer Science | 27 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 | |
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 18 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | |
| History, General | 17 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 15 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 14 | |
| Education, General | 13 | |
| Environmental Science | 12 | |
| Political Economy | 11 | |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 11 | |
| Mathematics, General | 10 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 10 | |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 10 | |
| Physics, General | 9 | |
| General Studies | 7 | |
| Philosophy | 7 | |
| Accounting | 6 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 5 | |
| Economics, General | 5 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other | 4 | |
| French Language and Literature | 4 | |
| International Economics | 4 | |
| Anthropology, General | 3 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| Latin American Studies | 3 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 484 | 16 |
Rhodes College has a graduation rate of 85%, which is among the 8% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 85% | 83% | 87% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Rhodes College has published 2,307 scientific papers with 27,896 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Philosophy, Sociology, History, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 27 | 39 |
| 1992 | 18 | 89 |
| 1993 | 23 | 67 |
| 1994 | 29 | 84 |
| 1995 | 35 | 71 |
| 1996 | 30 | 103 |
| 1997 | 35 | 128 |
| 1998 | 23 | 96 |
| 1999 | 20 | 183 |
| 2000 | 46 | 182 |
| 2001 | 45 | 166 |
| 2002 | 44 | 265 |
| 2003 | 38 | 290 |
| 2004 | 32 | 251 |
| 2005 | 55 | 349 |
| 2006 | 50 | 360 |
| 2007 | 60 | 493 |
| 2008 | 71 | 534 |
| 2009 | 60 | 625 |
| 2010 | 81 | 706 |
| 2011 | 53 | 789 |
| 2012 | 74 | 857 |
| 2013 | 72 | 930 |
| 2014 | 84 | 1110 |
| 2015 | 96 | 1159 |
| 2016 | 99 | 1228 |
| 2017 | 112 | 1493 |
| 2018 | 134 | 1779 |
| 2019 | 134 | 2364 |
| 2020 | 122 | 2418 |
| 2021 | 130 | 2668 |
| 2022 | 113 | 2520 |
| 2023 | 120 | 2897 |
Rhodes College alumni
-
Amy Coney Barrett
- Enrolled in Rhodes College
- In 1994 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in English literature
- Occupations
- lawyerjuristuniversity teacherjudge
- Biography
-
Amy Vivian Coney Barrett is an American lawyer and jurist who serves as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. The fifth woman to serve on the court, she was nominated by President Donald Trump and has served since October 27, 2020. Barrett was a U.S. circuit judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit from 2017 to 2020.
-
Dixie Carter
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actoractorsingerstage actor
- Biography
-
Dixie Virginia Carter was an American actress. She starred as Julia Sugarbaker on the sitcom Designing Women (1986–1993) and as Randi King on the drama series Family Law (1999–2002). She was nominated for the 2007 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Gloria Hodge on Desperate Housewives (2006–2007).
-
Allison Miller
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Allison Miller is an Italian-born, American actress. She is best known for playing Michelle Benjamin on the NBC series Kings, Skye Tate on the Fox series Terra Nova, Carrie on the NBC series Go On, and Dr. Maggie Bloom in ABC's A Million Little Things. She starred as Laura Larson on the Syfy television series Incorporated.
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Charlaine Harris
- Occupations
- screenwriterpoetactorfilm producerwriter
- Biography
-
Charlaine Harris Schulz is an American author who specializes in mysteries. She is best known for her book series The Southern Vampire Mysteries, which was adapted as the TV series True Blood. The television show was a critical and financial success for HBO, running seven seasons, from 2008 through 2014.
General info
| Founded | 1848 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Truth, Loyalty, Service |
| Colors | red, black |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 509 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2000 North Parkway Memphis, Tennessee, 38112-1690 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 633,000 |
| Phone | 9018433000 |