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Rhodes College

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Rhodes College is a top-tier national liberal arts college that positions students to meet the highest academic standards through hands-on mentorship and opportunities for real-world experience. Situated on one of the country’s most beautiful historic campuses, Rhodes offers a supportive residential community that serves as a launch pad into the heart of Memphis, a vibrant city full of music, history, and opportunities for hands-on experience, and the world. Through small class sizes, internships, community partnerships, research opportunities, and fellowships, the Rhodes Promise guarantees a high-impact learning experience that will create space for students to explore new perspectives and effect meaningful change.
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Academic programs

  • Engineering
  • Research
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Music
  • Art & Design
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Performing Arts
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science
  • Public health

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

First-year

Students graduating from high school and those who have not yet enrolled in more than two post-graduate college courses may apply to Rhodes as first-year students. Rhodes welcomes students of all backgrounds and walks of life. Our highly talented students come from all over the world, with a dedication to high achievement in a rigorous, broad-based education on one of the nation's most beautiful campuses. Admission is competitive but test optional, and Rhodes uses the Common Application exclusively. Students wanting to learn more about applying can find more information at www.rhodes.edu.

Transfer

Students who have previously enrolled in more than two post-graduate college courses on a full-time basis may apply to Rhodes as transfer students. Rhodes welcomes students of all backgrounds and walks of life. Our highly talented students come from all over the world, with a dedication to high achievement in a rigorous, broad-based education on one of the nation's most beautiful campuses. Admission is competitive but test optional, and Rhodes uses the Common Application.  If a student has previously applied to Rhodes, an alternative application is available. Students wanting to learn more about applying can find more information on our website.

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Additional information

Thanks to scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment, there are many ways to afford a Rhodes education. The Offices of Admission and Financial Aid will work closely with you to explore all available funding resources. Our goal is to remove cost as a deterrent for applying to and attending Rhodes. 

The financial aid and scholarship programs offered by Rhodes make it possible for qualified students to attend, regardless of income.  Please submit your application to Rhodes by our Scholarship Priority Deadline of December 1 to be considered for our most competitive merit scholarships.

Every family’s circumstances are unique. We encourage all families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for federal, state (if applicable), and institutional financial aid. CSS Profile is also accepted. Applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships just by applying for admission--no separate application required! There are a few affinity-based fellowships that require a separate application.

Students wishing to learn more about scholarship and financial aid at Rhodes can find more information at www.rhodes.edu.

Visit us

Prospective students and their families can visit Rhodes’ campus Monday through Friday and on select Saturdays. Schedule any in-person visit by December 1 of your senior year and we will add $500 to your financial award when you are admitted (for students who live 200 miles or more from Rhodes). During your visit, you will learn about our excellent academic programs, student life offerings, and student outcomes. You will get to meet our students, faculty, and staff and come to understand the unique relationship between Rhodes and Memphis. Additionally, you will gain practical insight into the application process and how Rhodes is affordable to you through our scholarships and financial aid. If you let us know of your personal interests, we can tailor a visit specifically for you.

If you can't make it to Memphis to visit us in person, please learn more about ways to engage virtually with Rhodes and our community.

Rhodes College aspires to graduate students with a life-long passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world.