Rhodes College
Rhodes
Memphis, Tennessee 38112-1690
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology
Rhodes College is a private institution in Memphis with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1385, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
82% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $66,651 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,060.
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History & Fun Facts
- •In 1848, the Tennessee General Assembly authorized the conveyance of the academy's property for the establishment of the "Masonic University of Tennessee".
- •In 1855, control of the university passed to the Presbyterian Church, and it was renamed "Stewart College" in honor of its president and benefactor, William M.
- •In 1945, the college adopted its penultimate name "Southwestern at Memphis" in order to distinguish itself from other colleges and universities containing the name "Southwestern.
- •" Diehl retired in 1948, and the board of trustees unanimously chose physics professor Peyton N.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1385
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
72.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,349
Programs (45)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
91%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TN state average + large city premium