Rhodes College
Location and Contact Information
2000 North ParkwayMemphis, TN 38112-1690
USA
Main Tel: (901) 843-3000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Rhodes College is located in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. It was established in 1848 as a degree-granting institution of the Masonic University of Tennessee. At that time, it was located in Clarksville, Tennessee. In 1850, the name was changed to Montgomery Masonic College. Later on, it was renamed Stewart College in honor of its president, William M. Stewart. The college moved to its present campus in 1925. It was named Southwestern at Memphis in 1945. The college adopted its current name in 1984 and was named after Peyton Nalle Rhodes, one of the college's presidents. The college campus covers approximately 100 acres in Memphis.
Rhodes College has many fraternities and sororities which are governed by the Interfraternity Council, Pan-hellenic Council, and National Pan-Hellenic Council. Some of the Greek organizations are Alpha Tau Omega, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Omicron Pi, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Alpha Psi, Delta Delta Delta, and Sigma Gamma Rho.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in science, art studies, and liberal arts.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- High faculty salary.
- Selective admissions.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, Liberal Arts.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 33,710 |
| Room and board | $ 8,314 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,020 |
| Other | $ 2,372 |
Financial Aid
Rhodes College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 91% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 86% | $17,624 |
| Institutional Grant | 85% | $16,031 |
| Federal Grant | 12% | $5,125 |
| Pell Grant | 12% | $3,354 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $1,801 |
| State or Local Grant | 20% | $4,608 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 34% | $5,447 |
| Federal Loan | 34% | $4,862 |
| Other Loan | 3% | $8,711 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Rhodes College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo, MI | 1,389 |
| 2 | Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Peter, MN | 2,503 |
| 3 | Hendrix College | Conway, AR | 1,350 |
| 4 | Beloit College | Beloit, WI | 1,388 |
| 5 | St. Olaf College | Northfield, MN | 3,073 |
| 6 | Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA | 1,458 |
| 7 | Denison University | Granville, OH | 2,200 |
| 8 | Southwestern University | Georgetown, TX | 1,270 |
| 9 | Allegheny College | Meadville, PA | 2,125 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA | 2,480 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 368 | 30 |
| Master | 9 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 70 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 51 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 39 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,678 in 2009-2010 (1,710 full-time equivalent).
About 45% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 55% of the class.
Undergrads are 99% of enrolled students and graduate students are 1%.
Students under 25 years old represent 100% of the student body. About 0% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 41% Women 43% All 42%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 570-680 Math 580-700 Writing 580-680
Room and Board
Rhodes College provides on-campus housing for 1,300 of its 1,710 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Athletics
School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
Graduate School Focus
Rhodes College offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Single Postbaccalaureate (Business).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
LIBERAL ARTS
- African-American/Black Studies
- Anthropology
- Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- History
- International Economics
- International Relations and Affairs
- Latin American Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Russian Studies
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDICINE
- Neuroscience
MUSIC
- Music
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
- Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology