Rhodes College
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Average High School GPA: 3.75
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range (middle 50%): 1318–1463
ACT Range (middle 50%): 26–32
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 1,800
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition: $58,272 (2024–25)
Out-of-State Tuition: $58,272 (2024–25)
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Memphis, Tennessee
Setting: Urban
U.S. Region: Southeast
Average Winter Temperature: January average high 51 °F (11 °C), low 34 °F (1 °C)
Average Summer Temperature: July average high 92 °F (33 °C), low 74 °F (23 °C)
Average Annual Precipitation: 53.7 in (1 365 mm)
Nearest Airport: Memphis International Airport (MEM) – approximately 10 miles (16 km) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @rhodescollege
Twitter: @RhodesCollege
Facebook: RhodesCollege
LinkedIn: Rhodes College
YouTube: RhodesCollege
TikTok: @rhodescollege
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Mona Plummer Aquatic Complex
Head Coach: Herbie Behm
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #6
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in Big XII
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #19
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in Big XII
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Forbes Top Colleges
#121
#71
In Private Colleges
#29
In Liberal Arts Universities
#29
In The South
#254
America's Best Small Employers 2023
#267
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: B+
Academics: A-
Diversity: A-
Athletics: C+
Professors: A
Dorms: C-
Student Life: A-
Value: B
Campus: B
Party Scene: A-
Location: B-
Campus Food: C+
Safety: C
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #414 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: NR
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