Rhodes College Admission
Acceptance Rate
49.68%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
16.14%
Freshmen Enrollment
477
SAT Scores
1,400
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,253 students have applied and 2,832 students have allowed to admit to Rhodes College (Acceptance rate: 53.91%). Rhodes's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 16.84 % where 477 students have finally enrolled out of 2,832 admitted students.
Rhodes acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Kenyon College and College of Saint Benedict, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 58.92%).
Rhodes enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 25.01%).
How to Apply to Rhodes College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Rhodes. Rhodes offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.rhodes.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.rhodes.edu/content/apply-rhodes |
| Financial Aid | www.rhodes.edu/admission/ or https://www.rhodes.edu/admission-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/rhodes |
| Veterans Tuition | www.rhodes.edu/content/military-aid-programs |
| Disability Service | https://www.rhodes.edu/student-life/services-and-support/student-accessibility-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Rhodes and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Rhodes College is 1,400 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Rhodes College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,292). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhodes College | 1,400 | 30 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,292 | 29 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee | 1,121 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Rhodes College, 54 students submitted SAT scores (11% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,400 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 660 | 700 | 730 |
| Mathematics | 650 | 700 | 740 |
| Total | 1,310 | 1,400 | 1,470 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Rhodes College, 146 students submitted ACT scores (31% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| English | 30 | 34 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 28 | 31 |
Rhodes Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Rhodes College. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |