Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3
Science	2
Foreign Language	2
Social Studies	2
History
Academic Electives	3

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	January 15
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

2000 North Parkway

City, State, Zip

Memphis, TN 38112-1690

Phone

(901) 843-3700

Fax

(901) 843-3719

E-mail

adminfo@rhodes.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

January 15

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Not reported

Regular Admission Notification

April 1

Accept Offer of Admission

May 1

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

Yes

Early Decision Deadline

November 1, January 15

Early Decision Notification

December 1, February 1

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Action Deadline

November 15

Early Action Notification

January 15

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

Recommended for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank	X
Recommendations		X
Essay		X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities		X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency			X
Geographic Residence			X
Relation with Alumnus		X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity		X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

45% of 5,093 applicants were admitted

Women

48% of 2,901 applicants were admitted

Men

40% of 2,192 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

512 (23%) of 2,269 admitted students enrolled

Women

317 (23%) of 1,397 admitted students enrolled

Men

226 (26%) of 872 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

63% of 155 applicants were admitted

Early Action Admission Rate

50% of 2,753 applicants were admitted

Students Offered Wait List

1,253

Students Accepting Wait List Position

306

Students Admitted From Wait List

42

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.92

3.75 and Above

62%

3.50 - 3.74

17%

3.25 - 3.49

11%

3.00 - 3.24

6%

2.50 - 2.99

3%

2.00 - 2.49

1%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

610-710 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

31%

Score of 600 - 700

49%

Score of 500 - 600

20%

Score of 400 - 500

0%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

630-700 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

27%

Score of 600 - 700

62%

Score of 500 - 600

11%

Score of 400 - 500

0%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

29 average
28-32 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

50%

Score of 24 - 29

46%

Score of 18 - 23

4%

Score of 12 - 17

0%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 54%
Top quarter: 85%
Top half: 99%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$63,037

Tuition and Fees

$47,890

Room and Board

$11,403

Books and Supplies

$1,125

Other Expenses

$2,619

Payment Plans

 

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

March 1

Award Notification

On or about April 15

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal and Institutional Methodologies

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 003519	Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile	$25 for first college, $16 each additional
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

486 (86.1%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

302 (70.3%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

302 (99.7%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

154 (50.8%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

93%

Average Award

$40,678

Need-Based Gift

Received by 300 (98.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $32,532

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 159 (51.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,602

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 148 (47.9%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

213 (34.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $26,103

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

1,369 (67.0%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

987 (72.1%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

986 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

420 (44.1%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

90%

Average Award

$40,793

Need-Based Gift

Received by 974 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $33,275

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 619 (64.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,534

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 343 (33.8%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

873 (43.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $25,679

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

48%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$24,187

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Physical Sciences

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Applied Art and Design, Music, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children of Faculty/Staff, Members of Minorities, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Business/marketing

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Engineering

Special Programs

Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

180

Part-Time Faculty

42

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

79%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 24% of classes
10-19 students: 47% of classes
20-29 students: 24% of classes
30-39 students: 3% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 11% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 38% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 51% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

340,870

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

1000

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Science

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Memphis Population

655,155

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Memphis

Campus Size

100 acres

Weather

Temperature

30.9 average low in January, 89.3 average high in September

Rain

107 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

3 mile(s) from campus in Memphis

Nearest Train Station

3 mile(s) from campus in Memphis

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing

Students in College Housing

69% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

 

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Not available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

 

School Colors

 

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

badminton, crew, equestrian sports, fencing, ultimate Frisbee

Men's Club Sports

badminton, crew, equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, wrestling

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, racquetball, soccer, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, rhodes outdoors club, south asian culture and advocacy, rhodes college crew team, gender and sexuality alliance, culture of consent

Sororities

40% of women participate

Fraternities

34% of men participate

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

2,008

Women

1,125 (56.0%)

Men

883 (44.0%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

1,992

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
6.1% Asian
8.9% Black/African-American
6.3% Hispanic/Latino
4.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
72.0% White
1.6% Unknown

International Students.

4.8% from 35 countries

Average Age

20

All Graduate Students

27

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

90.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

81.6%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

84.8%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

83.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

34.0%

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported