Rhodes College

Non-profit
Non-profit
Private
Private
Regional
Regional
Of the more than 200 full-time faculty who teach at Rhodes College, 98% hold the highest possible degrees in their fields. With an average class size of only 14, students at the college enjoy unparalleled access to expert instruction and personal attention. Alongside master's programs in urban education and accounting, Rhodes offers more than 50 undergraduate majors in fields such as anthropology, economics and international studies, modern languages and literature, and theater. The college also encourages students to supplement their classroom learning with practical experiences. As a result, roughly 70% of the student body completes at least one internship, and 75% participate in a study abroad or regional exchange program. First-year applicants must submit high school transcripts, ACT or SAT scores, and letters of recommendation from both a teacher and guidance counselor. Rhodes is a selective institution, with almost half of all admitted students ranking within the top 10% of their high school class.
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Admissions Breakdown

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Acceptance Rate Insight
12% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
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Retention Rate Insight
96% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
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Graduation Rate Insight
93% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:
Required
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Recommended
Letter of recommendation:
Recommended
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*: Implied no
icon*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

14k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
83%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
8:1
Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Programs
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
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Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
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Education
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Engineering
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English Language And Literature/Letters
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Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
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Health Professions And Related Programs
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History
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History
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Legal Professions And Studies
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
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Mathematics And Statistics
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Philosophy And Religious Studies
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Physical Sciences
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Psychology
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions
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Social Sciences
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Theology And Religious Vocations
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Visual And Performing Arts
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