Rhodes College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $64,800 within 10 years; strong 85% graduation rate.
About This School
Rhodes College is a private nonprofit institution located in Memphis, Tennessee with approximately 1,836 undergraduate students enrolled. Rhodes College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The average net price after financial aid is $28,585 per year. The graduation rate is 85%, and the typical graduate earns $64,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Rhodes College is a private liberal arts college in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Historically affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), it is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Rhodes enrolls about 2,000 students, and its Collegiate Gothic campus sits on a 123-acre wooded site in Memphis' historic Midtown neighborhood.
This is a strong option for students who want a genuine liberal arts experience in a tight-knit setting — a 91% freshman retention rate signals that students who enroll tend to stay and feel supported. The financial picture is reasonable, with median debt at graduation of just $19,349 and median earnings of $64,800 a decade out, suggesting most graduates can manage their investment. The Memphis location is a real differentiator, offering urban research and internship opportunities that purely rural liberal arts colleges can't match, though prospective students should go in with open eyes about Memphis's challenges and make sure they'll actually take advantage of the city.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,836 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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