Rhodes College
Liberal arts college · Memphis, TN · 1,836 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
50%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1300–1486
ACT (middle 50%)
26–32
Average net price
$28,776
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$73,874
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
81%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Rhodes College?
Rhodes College accepts about 50 of every 100 applicants (50%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1300 and 1486 on the SAT. A score at or above 1486 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1300, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 26–32.
The latest federal data says Rhodes College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Rhodes College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Rhodes College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $73,874 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $28,776 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $59,082 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$59,082
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$59,082
- Room & board$14,336
- Total cost of attendance$73,874
- Average net price after grants$28,776
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Biology, Business, Physical Sciences, Computer Science.
Rhodes College FAQ
- What is Rhodes College's acceptance rate?
- 50% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Rhodes College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1300–1486. Aim for 1486 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Rhodes College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 26–32.
- Is Rhodes College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Rhodes College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Rhodes College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Rhodes College cost?
- About $73,874 a year before aid; $28,776 on average after grants.
- What is Rhodes College's FAFSA school code?
- 003519. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Rhodes College receives your information.
- What is Rhodes College's graduation rate?
- 81% of students finish within six years.
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