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IPEDS ID: 221351
OPE ID: 00351900
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Rhodes College
2000 North Parkway, Memphis, Tennessee 38112-1690
General information:  (901) 843-3000
Website:  www.rhodes.edu
Type:  4-year, Private not-for-profit
Awards offered:  Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus setting:  City: Large
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  1,678 (1,669 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  10 to 1
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open-close General Information
Admissionswww.rhodes.edu/admissions/
Financial Aidwww.rhodes.edu/finaid/
Apply Onlineapply.rhodes.edu/
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.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Religious Affiliation
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
6%
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Study abroad
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Advanced placement (AP) credits
open-close Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees$32,446$30,652$28,802
Books and supplies$1,020$950$904
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$7,842$7,468$7,180
Other$2,372$2,134$1,986
Off Campus
Room and board$7,842$7,468$7,180
Other$2,372$2,134$1,986
Off Campus with Family
Other$2,172$2,050$1,960
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
On Campus$43,680$41,204$38,872
Off Campus$43,680$41,204$38,872
Off Campus with Family$35,638$33,652$31,666
  • All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
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  • Tuition inflation rate estimates for this school are based on the 3 years of data shown in the student expenses section.
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open-close Financial Aid
Undergraduate students 2007-2008
Total grant aid received by all undergraduate students$20,319,903
Number of undergraduate students who received a Pell Grant160
  • Total grant aid includes dollars received from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources.
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid Received aid: 86% Did not receive aid: 14%
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type Total grants: 83% Federal: 9% Pell: 9% Other Federal: 9% State/Local: 24% Institutional: 82%
Average amount of grant aid received by type
Average amount of grant aid received by type Total grants: $16,280 Federal: $4,480 Pell: $2,708 Other Federal: $1,953 State/Local: $5,053 Institutional: $14,517
Percentage of students receiving loans by typeAverage amount of loans by type
Percentage of students receiving loans by type Total loans: 36% Federal: 36% Non-federal: 4%Average amount of loans by type Total loans: $5,423 Federal: $3,973 (!) Non-federal: $13,353
  • (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Enrollment
Fall 2008
Total enrollment1,678
Undergraduate enrollment1,669
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment8
Graduate enrollment9
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 99% Part-time: 1%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 42% Female: 58%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 5% Black or African American: 7% Hispanic/Latino: 2% White: 79% Two or more races: 0% Race/ethnicity unknown: 5% Non-resident alien: 2%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 100% 25 and over: 0% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 23% Out-of-state: 74% Foreign countries: 3% Unknown: 0%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 100% Part-time: 0%
open-close Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009): $45
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants3,7471,6632,084
Percent admitted50%47%52%
Percent admitted who enrolled26%26%25%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Formal demonstration of competenciesX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT32067%
ACT34372%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading580680
SAT Math580670
SAT Writing580680
ACT Composite2630
ACT English2732
ACT Math2530
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 85%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 98 percent of students entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2008.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 72% Transfer-out rate: 24%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 75% 6-year: 81% 8-year: 81%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 71% Female: 74%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 64% (!)Black or African American: 61% White: 74% (!)Race/ethnicity unknown: 63%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
  • One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
sort byProgramBachelorMaster
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
African-American/Black Studies1-
Latin American Studies1-
Russian Studies1-
Category total3-
Biological and biomedical sciences
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology0-
Biology/Biological Sciences, General68-
Category total68-
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
Accounting-14
Business Administration and Management, General37-
International Business/Trade/Commerce1-
Category total3814
Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer Science1-
Category total1-
English language and literature/letters
English Language and Literature, General34-
Category total34-
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General4-
French Language and Literature3-
German Language and Literature0-
Spanish Language and Literature10-
Category total17-
History
History, General36-
Category total36-
Mathematics and statistics
Mathematics, General1-
Category total1-
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
Neuroscience5-
Category total5-
Philosophy and religious studies
Philosophy9-
Religion/Religious Studies15-
Category total24-
Physical sciences
Chemistry, General14-
Physics, General4-
Category total18-
Psychology
Psychology, General44-
Category total44-
Social sciences
Economics, General26-
International Economics8-
International Relations and Affairs22-
Political Science and Government, General35-
Urban Studies/Affairs6-
Category total97-
Visual and performing arts
Art/Art Studies, General12-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General8-
Music, General1-
Category total21-
Grand total40714
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division III (with football) MenWomen
All Track Combined7180
Baseball48–
Basketball1615
Field Hockey–27
Football68–
Golf147
Soccer2322
Softball–14
Swimming1312
Tennis109
Volleyball–15
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 1/1/1911 -  Accredited
open-close Campus Security
2007 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations000
Liquor law violations000
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations000
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible212
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault010
Burglary1504
Motor vehicle theft200
Arson000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible012
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault000
Burglary304
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Federal Loans
Average amount of undergraduate student loans by type, 2007-2008
Loan typeAverage amount
FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loan$4,047
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loan$3,752
Default Rates
Fiscal Year200720062005
Default rate0.5%1.0%0.7%
Number in default132
Number in repayment189284267
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
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