Rhodes College

    Memphis, TN · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1300–1490
    Median ~1400
    Acceptance rate
    50%
    Enrollment
    1,836
    ACT middle 50%
    26–32

    How Rhodes compares

    • The ~1400 SAT midpoint ranks #50 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #1 of 4 in TN.
    • Its 50% acceptance rate is more selective than 73% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints are evenly balanced at 710 Reading and Writing and 710 Math.
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($66,651) are $3,585 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
    National SAT rank
    #50 of 197
    SAT rank in TN
    #1 of 4
    More selective than
    73% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    +$3,585

    What the numbers say about Rhodes

    • The reported middle 50% spans 190 points, from 1300 to 1490. A planning score near or above 1530 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 710 Reading and Writing and 710 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 50% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 85% completion rate and $66,651 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1400 SAT scorePlan for a 1550Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $57,110
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $57,110
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $66,651
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    85%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1300 and 1490. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1530 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1490 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1400 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1300 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1490

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1300–1480

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1300

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Rhodes's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX1250–151027%
    University of GeorgiaAthens, GA1270–148038%
    Bryn Mawr CollegeBryn Mawr, PA1280–151029%
    Union CollegeSchenectady, NY1310–148044%
    Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus, OH1310–148061%
    Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PA1310–147029%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Rhodes?

    Rhodes College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1300–1490, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1530 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Rhodes's acceptance rate?

    Rhodes College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 50%.

    How much does it cost to attend Rhodes?

    Published tuition is approximately $57,110 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Rhodes test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Rhodes College's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.rhodes.edu