by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,840 undergraduates in 2020, Rhodes College is a small, private college located in Memphis, Tennessee. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Rhodes College offers a “study abroad” program.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 16.0% of the student population at Rhodes College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Rhodes College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Rhodes College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Rhodes College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Rhodes College for Veterans Guide.
Rhodes College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Rhodes College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,840 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,788 (97.2%). Part-time attendance was 52 (2.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,788 | 52 | 1,840 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Rhodes College receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Rhodes College #191 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Rhodes College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Rhodes College Diversity Guide.
Rhodes College has a total of 415 student athletes, 252 men and 163 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,250,830 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,245,998 |
| Net | $4,832 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Rhodes College Athletics