Rhodes College
Memphis, Tennessee · Private
Rhodes College admitted 52% of 5,682 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1360–1470 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 82% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Rhodes College
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Application deadlines
Rhodes College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 15, 2027
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application is free. Rhodes College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Rhodes College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 55% (195 of 357), compared with 52% for all applicants.
Rhodes College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
893 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 511 took it, and 28 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Rhodes College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
Important
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Character
Considered
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Legacy
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.75 GPA. 44% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $71,546 a year. After grants, students paid $30,590 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Rhodes College’s acceptance rate?
Rhodes College admitted 52% of applicants: 2,927 of 5,682 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Rhodes College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 15, 2027, early action is due November 15, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Rhodes College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1360 to 1470, with a median around 1420. A score at or above 1420 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Rhodes College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Rhodes College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Rhodes College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Rhodes College have supplemental essays?
No. Rhodes College has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
Does Rhodes College require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Rhodes College uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA.
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