At a glance
Average net price
$28,585
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
84.5%
Admission rate
50%
Undergrad size
1,836
In-state tuition
$57,110
Out-of-state tuition
$57,110
Cost of attendance
$71,136
Median earnings (10y)
$66,651
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,362
- ACT midpoint
- 30
- Retention
- 92.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (38%), social sciences (29%), humanities & arts (18%).
- STEM38%
- Health3%
- Business12%
- Humanities & arts18%
- Social sciences29%
- Social sciences19.6%~359 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences18.9%~347 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business12.3%~227 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science8.4%~154 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology6.8%~124 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~94 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English4.9%~90 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History3.5%~64 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.3%~43 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education1.9%~34 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.9%~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication0.7%~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
33 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 134 | $41,921 | $22,240 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 116 | $20,208 | $23,465 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 65 | — | $19,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 63 | $23,132 | $24,589 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 60 | $35,837 | $25,982 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 59 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 57 | $23,918 | $26,500 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | $19,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 46 | $22,668 | $21,545 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | $22,072 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | $23,104 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | $25,364 |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 18 | $58,805 | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Graduate certificate | 15 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Rhodes College
Rhodes College is a mid-sized institution located in Memphis, Tennessee, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,836 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Rhodes College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $28,585 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $57,110 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $71,136 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 84.5%, a strong completion outcome. 92.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $66,651 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Rhodes College confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (38% of credentials), social sciences (29% of credentials), humanities & arts (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Rhodes College accepts 50% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,362. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 30.
Location & campus
Set in Memphis, Tennessee (city), Rhodes College draws students from across Tennessee and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Rhodes College
Q.How much does Rhodes College cost?
The average net price at Rhodes College is $28,585 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $71,136.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Rhodes College?
Rhodes College has a 6-year graduation rate of 84.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Rhodes College?
Rhodes College admits 50% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Rhodes College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Rhodes College graduate earns $66,651 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Rhodes College?
Published tuition is $57,110 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Rhodes College located?
Rhodes College is located in Memphis, Tennessee (ZIP 38112).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Rhodes College at their official website.