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Rhodes College - Memphis,Tennessee

45%

Acceptance Rate

$31,293

Avg.Financial Aid

003519

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Rhodes College

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
SACSCOC
Website
www.rhodes.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
2,036
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Located in Memphis, Tennessee, Rhodes College is a private, Presbyterian Church (USA) university. At Rhodes College, around 99% of the students are 24 and under. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 58% of the students are females and 42% are males. Finally, at RC around 65% are white, 10% are Black or African American, and 6% are Asian. Abe Fortas, Charlaine Harris, Harry Swinney, and John H. Bryan are some of the well-known alumni of the school. Several other achievers owe their success to this university. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, RC offers around 59 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

9018433000

Fax:

Address

2000 North Parkway

Rankings

Forbes and US News provide rankings to the universities, which are trusted everywhere. But this is applicable only if the universities are located in the US. Usually, the rankings of colleges/universities by Forbes and US News are considered trustworthy by applicants and experts. However, Rhodes College doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications. Generally, the ranking of a college is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
1st Feb
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
45%
SAT Range
1240 - 1410
SAT/ACT
Required
ACT Range
28 - 31
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
Yes

The university is selective in taking in students. Moreover, admission to RC is moderately difficult. The students are required to submit a fee along with the admission form, in order to be considered for admission at Rhodes College. It is a non-refundable amount. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1220-1430 to improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 27 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Rhodes College is 29. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 2000 North Parkway, Memphis, Tennessee 38112-1690. To gather more information, they can call them at (901) 843-3000.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$29,915
Average Annual Cost
$47,580

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$1,125
Other Fees
$310
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$11,406
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,619

Total One Year Cost

$63,040

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to RC. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $64,573. The average annual tuition cost ($49,198), books and supplies ($1,125), room and boarding ($11,631), and budget for other expenses ($2,619) are all included in this cost. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

10:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

90%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

50%

Male Professors

50%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

2,008

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

13%

Full-time / Part-time

99% / 1%

Students Gender

Male

44%

US National: 44%

Female

56%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

67%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

68%

Out Of State

28%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$73,396 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 97% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

97%

Undergrads in College Housing

70%

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Lynx

School Colors

red and black

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Southern Athletic Association

Total Male Athletes

333

Total Female Athletes

232

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Field Hockey

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The college additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $11,631 per year for living on campus. Rhodes College offers a number of dining and meal plan options for its students. The college has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the college are 42% and 58%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$37,100/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$53,600/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$19,250 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$200 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

95%

Average Aid Per Year

$31,293

Students Receiving Federal Grants

16%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,868

Students Receiving State Aid

30%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,818

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

94%

Average Aid Per Year

$29,289

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$46,847

$30K - $48K

$42,668

$48K - $75K

$38,685

$75K - $110K

$36,731

> $110K

$28,170

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$32,467,101

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$26,836,254

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at RC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at Rhodes College is around $30,345 and the federal grant is $6,381. The students at the college are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $4,671, while the institutional aid is $30,345. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Rhodes College amount to $32,467,101 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $26,836,254.

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