Rhodes College

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Memphis, TN
4.5 2 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Tennessee

Overview Admission Cost Majors Diversity Outcomes Salaries Location Compare Reviews Admission Calculator

Overview

Total enrollment

1,861

Location Memphis, Tennessee
Website rhodes.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)

Best Colleges Rank

#121

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Rhodes College occupies a wooded 110-acre campus in the historic Midtown district of Memphis, Tennessee, characterized by its Collegiate Gothic architecture and limestone buildings. Founded in 1848 and relocated to its current Memphis location in 1925, Rhodes maintains its affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA) while operating as an independent liberal arts institution. The college emphasizes undergraduate education in the humanities and sciences, with particularly strong programs in English, international studies, and biochemistry and molecular biology. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, residing in Gothic-style residence halls that complement the campus architecture. Located minutes from downtown Memphis, Rhodes provides students with access to internships and research opportunities at nearby institutions, including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the National Civil Rights Museum.

See my Chances for Admission

Ratings

Rhodes College is rated within the top 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Rhodes College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Learn how rankings are calculated

Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1300/1486
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 26/32
GPA 3.99

Acceptance Rate

50.4%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 12.1%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Average

Very Low

Low

Average

High

Very High

Extreme

View Admission Requirements

Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$57,110

Costs for Rhodes College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$57,110
Books and Supplies		$1,125
Other Fees		$810
Room and Board		$13,620
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,619
Total One Year Cost		$75,284

View Tuition & Financial Aid Details

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$59,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

75% within 6 years

View Post Graduation Outcomes

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Rhodes College are Social Sciences, Biology, and English and Literature. 23% of students major in Social Sciences, 15% in Biology, and 11% in English and Literature.