Rhodes College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Rhodes College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

53.9%

Admission Difficulty for Rhodes College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Very High
Applicant Competition		Average

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Rhodes College is 53.9%. Its admission rate is the 10th lowest in Tennessee.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Rhodes College and can you get accepted?

Rhodes College is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,832 out of the 5,253 who applied were admitted.

Rhodes College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.99. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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54% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Rhodes College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.99 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1390 on the SAT
Score 30 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class

Rhodes College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.99

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Rhodes College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Rhodes College are to have around a 3.99 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Rhodes College accepts 54% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Rhodes College is 3.99 on the 4.0 scale. 65% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #1 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Rhodes College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 4.0 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Rhodes College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	65.02%	Avg +
3.75 to 3.99	17.84%	Avg -
3.50 to 3.74	10.95%	Reach
3.25 to 3.49	4.24%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	1.77%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	0.18%	Low
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Rhodes College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Rhodes College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 11% of students submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1310-1470

Applicants Submitting SAT

11%

SAT Scores for Rhodes College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	660
Math 25th Percentile	650
Composite 25th Percentile	1310

SAT Scores for Rhodes College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	730
Math 75th Percentile	740
Composite 75th Percentile	1470
Average SAT Score	1390

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Rhodes College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Rhodes College is 1390 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1310-1470. Students who get into Rhodes College score in the top 11 percent of all SAT test takers.. Rhodes College ranks #2 in the state of Tennessee and #103 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1390 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Rhodes College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1310 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1310, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1230, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Rhodes College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1390 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1390, you have around a 54% chance of being admitted. A 1470 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 69% chance of getting in.

Rhodes College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1470 and Above	Good	>69%
1390 to 1470	Avg +	54%-69%
1310 to 1390	Avg -	38%-54%
1230 to 1310	Reach	25%-38%
Less than 1230	Low	<25%

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Rhodes College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

28-32

Applicants Submitting ACT

31%

ACT Scores for Rhodes College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	30
Math 25th Percentile	26
Composite 25th Percentile	28

ACT Scores for Rhodes College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	35
Math 75th Percentile	31
Composite 75th Percentile	32
Average ACT Score	30

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Rhodes College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Rhodes College is 30, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 28 and 32. The school ranks #2 in Tennessee and #147 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 30. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 28 and score in the score in the top 12 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 26.

31 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Rhodes College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Rhodes College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Rhodes College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 30 score has around 54% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 69% with a 32 ACT score.

Rhodes College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
32 and Above	Good	>69%
30 to 32	Avg +	54%-69%
28 to 30	Avg -	38%-54%
26 to 28	Reach	25%-38%
Less than 26	Low	<25%

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High School Class Rank

66% of Rhodes College freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Rhodes College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	66%
Top 25% of class	94%
Top 50% of class	99%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Rhodes College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,978	2,222	5,253
Accepted	1,690	1,119	2,832
Acceptance Rate	57%	50%	54%
Enrolled	280	193	477
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	17%	17%	17%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 21 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Rhodes College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Rhodes College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Rhodes College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Rhodes College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Rhodes College is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.99 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1390 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1470 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 30 on the ACT places you in a strong position.