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Rhodes College is in Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis is a large city. The school is classified as a Presbyterian Church (USA) college. Rhodes College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Rhodes College offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include science, art studies, and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to Rhodes College are accepted. Just 31% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at Rhodes College scored at least 680 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 580 to 670 in 2005. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,700 students study at Rhodes College (in 2005).
Very few students at the school attend part-time. Rhodes College offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Rhodes College can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Rhodes College
2000 North Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112-1690
General Phone: (901) 843-3000
Admissions Phone: (901) 843-3700
Financial Aid Phone: (901) 843-3810
http://www.rhodes.edu
Rhodes College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 163 | English, political science, economics, history, international relations, Spanish language, Russian studies, urban studies, ... |
| Business And Management | 52 | business management, accounting |
| Science | 46 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 19 | religion, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 12 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Rhodes College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 314 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 14 | 1 |
In 2005, Rhodes College had a total enrollment of 1,700 students (1,678 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 25% |
| Texas | 12% |
| Louisiana | 7% |
| Georgia | 7% |
| Alabama | 6% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Arkansas | 5% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Kentucky | 3% |
| Mississippi | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
Rhodes College offers campus housing for 1,212 of its 1,678 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Memphis, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,597 | 1,098 | 31% | 440 | 40% |
| Men | 1,538 | 409 | 27% | 185 | 45% |
| Women | 2,059 | 689 | 33% | 255 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 580 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 26 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 67% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (901) 843-3700
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,874 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,874 |
| Room and board | $ 6,904 |
| Books and supplies | $ 870 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,910 |
Financial Aid:
Rhodes College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 351900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (901) 843-3810
Rhodes College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 44 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $81,383 | 5 | $69,910 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 33 | $60,535 | 17 | $61,146 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 35 | $49,421 | 29 | $47,996 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 7 | $40,286 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 90 | $60,456 | 58 | $52,809 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rhodes College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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