Rhodes College

Rhodes College

Rhodes College was founded in 1848, Rhodes College provides an outstanding liberal-arts education. The Rhodes experience combines the best of the classroom and the real world—through internships, service, research and other opportunities in Memphis and far beyond. Students learn, play and serve others with a determination to grow personally and to improve the quality of life within their communities.Rhodes College is a private, predominantly undergraduate, liberal arts college located in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Originally founded by freemasons in 1848, Rhodes became affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in 1855. Rhodes enrolls approximately 1,700 students pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Rhodes College Rankings

• FORBES AMERICAN’S BEST COLLEGE RANKINGS IN 2011
• TOP 100 PRIVATE COLLEGES RANKING
• TOP 100 LIBERAL ART UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE IN 2010

Rhodes College Tuition and Fees

The 2011-2012 fees:

Schools of Rhodes College

• Anthropology & Sociology
• Art
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Commerce and Business
• Economics
• Education
• English
• Greek & Roman Studies
• History
• International Studies
• Mathematics & Computer Science
• Modern Languages & Literature
• Music
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Theatre

Rhodes College News

• Rhodes Thankful for Hometown - Tue, 15 May 2012
  Memphis has provided Rhodes graduates access to a truly unique educational experience, writes Rhodes President William E. Troutt in the

• Annual Awards Presented at Rhodes Commencement - Tue, 15 May 2012
  Congratulations to graduates Kelly Parry, Salar Rafieetary and Colin Antaya; Admission staff member Dorothy Brownyard; and alumnus Bruce Lindsey who received awards.

• What the Class of 2012 Will Be Doing Now Graduation Is Over - Mon, 14 May 2012
  Some graduates will be going to work or volunteering in Denmark, China, Italy, Argentina, Thailand, Russia, and France . . .

• BRIDGES Honors Rhodes Student Volunteers - Mon, 14 May 2012
  They are Teresa Zhou ’12, Iris Mercado ’15, Frankie Dakin ’14 and Omolola Ajayi ’14.

• Brian Thompson ’80 Returns To Rhodes To Speak at Phi Beta Kappa Luncheon - Thu, 10 May 2012
  In 1980, he became the first recipient of the college’s highest academic honor—the Peyton Nalle Rhodes Phi Beta Kappa Prize.

• Graduating Senior Named To Capital One Academic All-District® Team - Wed, 9 May 2012
  She is pitcher and chemistry major Chelsea Peters, and the honor is bestowed upon the nation′s top student-athletes.

• Rhodes To Award Honorary Degree To Former Mayo Clinic President Dr. Robert R. Waller - Tue, 8 May 2012
  He will receive the Honorary Doctor of Humanities degree at the college’s 163rd Commencement on May 12.

• Rhodes and Cypress Art Projects Recognized by Tennessee Legislature - Mon, 7 May 2012
  Congratulations to all students, faculty, and staff involved!

• Fox News Host Chris Wallace To Deliver Address at Baccalaureate Service - Mon, 7 May 2012
  The Baccalaureate Service for the 163rd Session of Rhodes College will be held May 11 at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church beginning at 3 p.m.