Rhodes College
Memphis, TN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,983
Graduate Enrollment: 23
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 56.88%
Male/Female: 46% / 54% (2017)
First generation college students: 12.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.8% (2000)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 79.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 75.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 69.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 62.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 66.1%
Black: 9.3%
Hispanic: 6.1%
Asian: 6.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 5.4%
Non-resident alien: 6.0%
Unknown race: 0.1%
Black: 9.3%
Hispanic: 6.1%
Asian: 6.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 5.4%
Non-resident alien: 6.0%
Unknown race: 0.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $65,940
In-State tuition: $50,910Out-of-State tuition: $50,910
Estimated books and supplies: $1,125 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,934 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,619 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,934 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,619 (2022)
Average Family Income: $107,393 (2012)
Median Family Income: $108,000 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 15.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 25.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,761 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $231 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,649 |
| $30k-48k | $14,875 |
| $48k-75k | $23,845 |
| $75k-110k | $26,499 |
| $110k+ | $35,698 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 82%6-year graduation rate: 85%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,761 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,436 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,336 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 86.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 88.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 92.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 77.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 65.8% (2014)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $31,060 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $57,428 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 40 | $25,982 | $275 | $55,510 ($4,626) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 15 | $25,364 | $269 | ||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 26 | $21,545 | $228 | $30,876 ($2,573) | $46,545 ($3,879) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 52 | $23,465 | $242 | $22,918 ($1,910) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 29 | $19,500 | $207 | $28,968 ($2,414) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 26 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 29 | $24,589 | $261 | $53,414 ($4,451) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 18 | $48,496 ($4,041) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 26 | $19,500 | $207 | $49,778 ($4,148) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 34 | $22,072 | $234 | $30,174 ($2,515) | $49,269 ($4,106) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 35 | $26,500 | $281 | $33,072 ($2,756) | $63,885 ($5,324) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Urban Studies/Affairs. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 90 | $22,240 | $232 | $53,356 ($4,446) | $72,782 ($6,065) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 18 | $61,684 ($5,140) | $75,344 ($6,279) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 22 | $23,104 | $245 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $79,155Full time faculty: 85%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $341,178,021 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $431,792,843 (2022)