A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Rhodes College are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 26% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
74%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 29% more female students than male students enrolled at Rhodes College with a gender ratio of 0% women to 0.36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Rhodes College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0.36%
|
| Women |
0.46%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7
|
| Women |
9
|
Rhodes College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 64% of the student body residing outside of Tennessee or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
36%
|
| Out of State |
59%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
17% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221351 IPEDS survey data for Rhodes College.
Last updated February 24, 2025