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Overview of Rhodes College

Mission Statement

Rhodes College aspires to graduate students with a lifelong 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. We will achieve our aspiration through four strategic imperatives:

Student Access
To attract and retain a talented, diverse student body and engage these students in a challenging, inclusive and culturally-broadening college experience.
Student Learning
To ensure our faculty and staff have the talent, the time and the resources to inspire and involve our students in meaningful study, research and service.
Student Engagement
To enhance student opportunities for learning in Memphis.
Student Inspiration
To provide a residential place of learning that inspires integrity and high achievement through its beauty, its emphasis on values, its Presbyterian history, and its heritage as a leader in the liberal arts and sciences.

Quick Facts

1,850 students

53% admitted

$37,782 tuition/year

  • 1,716 full time
  • 5 part time
  • 732 men full time
  • 984 women full time
  • 4,302 applied
  • 2,295 admitted
  • 578 enrolled
  • $37,782 out of state
  • $310 fees
  • $9,504 room & board
  • $1,071 books

At a Glance

Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Institution Type: Private not-for-profit
Campus Setting: Large city
Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Level of Institution: Four or more years
Calendar: Semester
School Mascot: Lynx
School Colors: Red, black, and white
1,850 Students
Non-Degree Undergrads Graduates
Reviews: In Three Sentences
  • Richard from Frisco, TX
  • 0
  • “Rhodes College is a four year liberal arts college in Memphis Tennessee that challenges students both academically and morally. The college offers many sought after courses, such as Biology and…”

  • May-21-2012 » Read More
  • Current Student
  • 0
  • “Rhodes College is definitely a small liberal arts institution where everyone has fun and gets their work done. Classes are challenging and will prepare anyone for their post-graduate studies/careers on…”

  • Jun-01-2012 » Read More
  • Excited new student
  • 0
  • “Rhodes College is immediately impressive. From the incredible stone buildings to the welcoming staff, it is impossible not to get swept away by the school. …”

  • Jun-10-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
  • 5
  • Freshman
  • May-13-2011 I am a current student here

    There is so much going on at Rhodes. We host events for the community, including a carnival day called Rites of Play, and an Easter egg hunt. There are also many social events from lectures to concerts that are held on campus.

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  • 5
  • Akosua
  • May-12-2011 I am a current student here

    I am having a great time here. I have made lots of friends and there is plenty to do both on-campus and off-campus. The classes and professors are very interesting and enjoyable.

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