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Application for both first year students and transfers open August 1. Get ready to take the next step and apply early for more scholarship and financial award opportunities!
Apply Early Decision to take advantage of a $12,000 grant over your four years of study or receive our $1000 Campus Visit Grant by visiting Rhodes' campus anytime during your senior year.
About Rhodes College
Rhodes is located on one of the nation’s most beautiful and historic campuses and offers a supportive residential community that serves as a launch pad to the heart of Memphis and throughout the world.
A Winning Combination
Through small class sizes, community partnerships, research opportunities, and fellowships, Rhodes creates space for students to explore new perspectives and effect meaningful change.
Rhodes has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the "Best National Liberal Arts Colleges," earning high marks for service learning and undergraduate teaching. Rhodes is also designated a "Best Value College" by U.S. News and The Princeton Review. Niche named Rhodes the "#1 Best Liberal Arts College in Tennessee," and LinkedIn included the college in their list of the "Top 10 Strongest Alumni Networks." As a future student at Rhodes College, you can find your place and your people on a campus ranked by Architectural Digest as one of the "Most Beautiful College Campuses in America."
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Why Rhodes?
Outcomes
Rhodes is in the top 2% of all U.S. baccalaureate colleges for the percentage of students who go on to earn PhDs.
Tuition & Financial Aid
85% of the Class of 2029 received merit-based aid for their outstanding academic achievements in high school.
Community
Our student body represents 44 states (plus D.C.) and 46 countries.
Hear From Our Students
A Place Like No Other
Rhodes is more than just college. Our combination of growth opportunities, diverse and supportive community, and vibrant city backdrop give you an educational experience like no other.
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Zoe | My College Decision
Finding a college home that's a good fit is clearly an important decision. Zoe, a political science major at Rhodes College, offers advice as she reflects on her own college search. We invite you to connect with our admission team, send an inquiry, or schedule a campus tour.
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