Thanks to scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study, there are many ways to afford a Rhodes education. The Office of Financial Aid will work closely with you to explore all available funding resources. Our goal is to remove cost as a deterrent for applying to Rhodes.
The financial aid and scholarship programs offered by Rhodes make it possible for qualified students to attend, regardless of income. All students who apply to Rhodes by the Scholarship Priority Deadline of December 1 are considered for our merit scholarships without a separate application.
Every family’s circumstances are unique. We encourage all families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Class of 2026 Financial Aid by the Numbers:
- Percent of class receiving need-based aid: 58%
- Range of need-based financial aid awards (may include merit scholarships): $22,000-$69,010
- Median family income of students receiving need-based aid: $101,498
- Total financial aid awarded from all sources: $21,504,368
Applications and Deadlines
Please pay close attention to Financial Aid deadlines to ensure that you get the maximum amount of aid for which you are eligible. Learn more about when you can expect to be notified of your award. Our Scholarship Priority Deadline is December 1.
How to Apply
Both merit-based and need-based aid is available to applicants based on record of academic achievement, leadership, and other factors, along with successful completion of the FAFSA.
Note: For the 2023-24 academic year, the new FAFSA will NOT be available until late December to early January. Early Decision applicants must complete the CSS Profile (streamlined version) and the new FAFSA when it becomes available. Early Action and Regular Decision applicants are NOT required to complete the CSS Profile (streamlined version) but must complete the new FAFSA.
Net Price Calculator
The Rhodes College Net Price Calculator is one tool that can assist you in estimating your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and in exploring what types of aid might be available to you to assist in paying for the costs associated with your education at Rhodes.
Scholarships & Fellowships
All applications are considered for merit-based scholarships. These highly competitive awards are determined on an individual basis and celebrate the strength and achievements of each admitted student, in and out of the classroom. We also encourage you to apply for the following interest-based awards that require a separate application.
- Clarence Day Scholarship
- Art and Music Scholarship
- Bonner Scholarship
- Jack H. Taylor Scholarship in Physics
- Jewish Community Fellowship
Tuition and Fees
The cost of tuition and fees at Rhodes is among the lowest of the national liberal arts colleges. Still, we understand that financing a college education is a big task, and we are here to help. Many Rhodes students end up paying no more than the cost of a state school.
Financial Aid Applications
FAFSA (Rhodes Title IV code: 003519)
and
Financial Aid Supplemental Application (student portal) or CSS PROFILE (Rhodes code:1730)
Download Forms
All Financial Aid forms can be found on the Rhodes Express Download Forms webpage.