Rhodes College

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Rhodes College

Apply for first-year Apply for transfer

Rhodes College is a top-tier national liberal arts college that positions students to meet the highest academic standards through hands-on mentorship and opportunities for real-world experience. Situated on one of the country’s most beautiful historic campuses, Rhodes offers a supportive residential community that serves as a launch pad into the heart of Memphis, a vibrant city full of music, history, and opportunities for hands-on experience, and the world. Through small class sizes, community partnerships, research opportunities, and fellowships, Rhodes creates space for students to explore new perspectives and effect meaningful change.

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Academic Programs

Art & Design
Business
Economics
Education
Finance/Accounting
Government/Political Science
Health Science
Journalism
Liberal Arts
Music
Neuroscience
Performing Arts
Pre-Engineering
Research
Science
Social Science
Technology
Visual Arts

Student experience

Athletics
Co-op/Internship Opportunities
Disability Services
Greek Life
Intramural/Club Sports
LGBTQIA Services
On-Campus Housing
ROTC Program
Study Abroad
Undergraduate Research

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Students graduating from high school and those who have not yet enrolled in college courses may apply to Rhodes as first-year students. Rhodes welcomes students of all backgrounds and walks of life. Our highly talented students come from all over the world, with a dedication to high achievement in a rigorous, broad-based education on one of the nation's most beautiful campuses. Admission is competitive but test optional and Rhodes uses the Common Application exclusively. Students wanting to learn more about applying can find more information at www.rhodes.edu.

Transfer

Students who have previously enrolled in more than two college courses on a full-time basis may apply to Rhodes as transfer students. Rhodes welcomes students of all backgrounds and walks of life. Our highly talented students come from all over the world, with a dedication to high achievement in a rigorous, broad-based education on one of the nation's most beautiful campuses. Admission is competitive but test optional and Rhodes uses the Common Application. If a student has previously applied to Rhodes, an alternative application is available. Students wanting to learn more about applying can find more information at www.rhodes.edu.

Additional Information

Thanks to scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment, there are many ways to afford a Rhodes education. The Offices of Admission and 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.

Visit us

Prospective students and their families can schedule a visit to Rhodes’ campus Monday through Friday and on select Saturdays. You will meet our students, faculty, and staff, learn more about the unique relationship between Rhodes and Memphis, and gain practical insight into the application process, scholarships, and financial aid. If you let us know of your personal interests, we can tailor a visit specifically for you.

If you can't make it to Memphis to visit us in person, please learn more about ways to engage virtually with Rhodes and our community.

Rhodes College aspires to graduate students with a life-long passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world.
The Rhodes Vision