Applying to Rhodes
Degree Seeking
Rhodes requires the Common Application and Supplement, a high school transcript, official score reports for the SAT or ACT and TOEFL, a letter of recommendation from a teacher and a counselor report form. The application fee is waived for students who apply online.
International students are also required to submit the International Certification of Finances and the Foreign Student Financial Aid Application.
Financial Aid and Scholarships: Over 85% of Rhodes students receive financial aid; international students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships. Our financial aid for domestic and international students typically consist of a combination of fellowships or scholarships, grants, and on-campus employment. Awards are based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, the essay and family financial information. Non-US citizens are eligible to be considered for most of our scholarships, which range from US $5,000 to US $32,000 per year. No separate application is required. International students may also apply for the Bonner Service Scholarship or the Taylor Fellowship in Physics. Consideration for these two scholarships require a separate application.
IB/AP Credit: We typically grant course credit for each Higher Level International Baccalaureate Examination area passed with a score of 5–7. A score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement exam may qualify a student for course credit.
Academic Profile of our Students: In the Class of 2013, 53% of the students ranked in the top ten percent of their high school class. The average high school GPA is 3.74. The middle 50% range on the SAT (Math and Critical Reading) is 1200 to 1350. For students whose first language is not English, the minimum score requirement on the Internet-based TOEFL is 80.
| Application Deadline | Notfication by Rhodes | Notification by Student | |
| Early Decision | November 1 | December 1 | December 15 |
| Early Action | November 15 | January 15 | May 1 |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | April 1 | May 1 |
Exchange Students
Students whose universities have a formal exchange agreement with Rhodes should consult with their home coordinator for further information about applying to be an exchange student at Rhodes College. To apply, students must print the Exchange Student Application (PDF), fill it out, and submit it by mail to the Rhodes College Buckman Center for International Education by the deadlines listed above.
Sending Test Scores
Official results of the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or The ACT and the Test of English As a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must be submitted to the Rhodes Office of Admissions by the appropriate testing agency.
The TOEFL exam is not required for native English-speaking students.
For testing schedules and preparation, contact the agencies listed below:
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Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) 800-728-7267
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The ACT 319-337-1448
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Test of English As a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 609-921-9000
