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- LocationMemphis, The United States
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Rhodes College is a residential liberal arts and sciences college in Memphis, Tennessee (United States), established in 1848. It has about 1,800 students, of whom around 10% are international, a student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1, and it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelor's and master's degrees.
Rhodes offers more than 70 majors, minors and interdisciplinary programmes in the fine arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences, with pre-professional advising in more than 12 fields. Dual degree programmes with other universities lead to engineering, nursing and Latin American studies degrees, and undergraduates can take an accelerated M.S. in Accounting. The Rhodes Promise guarantees every student hands-on learning through research, an internship or study abroad.
International students apply through the Common Application, with optional SAT or ACT scores and TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo results if English is not their native language. Rhodes states that it meets the demonstrated financial need of international students and offers merit scholarships. The International Student Services Office helps with travel arrangements and the transition to American culture, and 95% of first-year students live on campus.
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+1 901-843-3000
2000 North Parkway, Memphis, TN, The United States, 38112-1690
Bachelor's degrees with more than 70 majors, minors and interdisciplinary programmes, for example:
- Natural sciences: Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science
- Social sciences: Economics, Business, Politics and Law, Psychology, International Studies, Urban Studies
- Humanities: History, English, Philosophy, Religious Studies, modern languages including Spanish, French, German, Chinese and Russian
- Fine arts: Art and Art History, Music, Dance, Media Studies
Dual degree programmes in engineering (Washington University in St. Louis, Christian Brothers University) and nursing (Vanderbilt University) are also available.
- M.S. in Accounting at Rhodes, with an accelerated option for undergraduates
- B.S./M.S. in engineering with Washington University in St. Louis (3-3 programme)
- Master of Science in Nursing with Vanderbilt University
- BS/MS in Biomedical Engineering with the University of Tennessee and the University of Memphis
- Master of Arts in Latin American Studies with Georgetown University (five-year programme)
International applicants apply Early Decision, Early Action or Regular Decision through the Common Application and submit:
- Secondary school transcript translated into English
- SAT or ACT scores (optional; applicants without them may be asked for a virtual interview)
- TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores if English is not their native language
- Teacher recommendation and School Report form
- Rhodes Non-US Citizen Financial Information Form, to show financial support and request need-based aid
An interview through InitialView or Vericant is recommended but not required. Admission is highly selective.
Applicants whose native language is not English submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores; the requirement may be waived if secondary school instruction was in English. The most competitive applicants are recommended to score at least:
- TOEFL 5.0 (95 on TOEFL tests taken before January 2026)
- IELTS 7.0
- Duolingo English Test 130
Charges for the 2026-2027 academic year:
- Tuition: US$60,240
- Mandatory fees: US$820
- Housing and food (unlimited meal plan): US$15,196
- Total: US$76,256
Students should also allow about US$1,200 for books and supplies, and must have comprehensive health insurance with coverage in the Memphis area.
International applicants may be considered for merit-based scholarships ranging from US$20,000 per year to full tuition. Rhodes states that it meets the demonstrated financial need of international students through grants, determined from the Non-US Citizen Financial Information Form (the CSS Profile and FAFSA are not required). International students may also be considered for on-campus employment. Admission is more competitive for international applicants seeking need-based aid.