Memphis, TN
Competitive — only about 50 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 45% to 50% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,207 | 2,328 | 517 | 45% |
| 2020 | 5,074 | 2,606 | 442 | 51% |
| 2021 | 5,318 | 3,025 | 592 | 57% |
| 2022 | 5,253 | 2,832 | 477 | 54% |
| 2023 | 6,025 | 2,993 | 483 | 50% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,723 of 3,251 women and 1,204 of 2,653 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Rhodes College has an acceptance rate of 50% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,993 of 6,025 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Competitive — only about 50 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
6,025 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 483 enrolled.
No. Rhodes College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 45% to 50% — it has become less selective.