Rhodes College: Review & Facts

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Rhodes College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,010 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1848 and is one of the 20 colleges located in Memphis, Tennessee.

Rhodes College is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, and master's degree are offered at Rhodes College.

Majors
Offered
45
Rhodes College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 45 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Business, Management, Medical, and Political Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Rhodes College student retention rate is very high at 91% (well above Tennessee average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
91%
Good
The graduation rate at Rhodes College is very good - 82%. About 19% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Rhodes College is good: 9:1. Read more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, about $52,000 annually. The additional fees at Rhodes College (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $400; this comes to a total of $52,400 annually.

Read the details about Rhodes College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
54%
Doable
According to government data, 5,253 applications were submitted and 2,832 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.

Rhodes College might accept advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Rhodes College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Rhodes College provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Rhodes College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Rhodes College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,500 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Rhodes College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Rhodes College seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Rhodes College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Rhodes College
2000 North Parkway
Memphis, Tennessee
38112-1690, USA
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