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Rhodes College

Memphis, Tennessee

Travel:

Driving: 9 hours 27 minutes (619 miles) from Charlotte, NC via I-85 S and I-40 W
Flying: 1 hour 23 minutes from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) to Memphis International (MEM)

Local Airport:

Memphis International Airport (MEM) - 8 miles from campus

Planning Your Visit
Places to Stay Near Campus

  • The Peabody Memphis (historic luxury downtown) 

  • The Memphian, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 

  • Westin Memphis Beale Street 

  • La Quinta Inn & Suites Memphis Downtown 

  • Big Cypress Lodge 

  • Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown 

  • Holiday Inn Express Memphis Medical Center 

  • Midtown Hotel Napoleon (downtown)

Places to Eat

  • The Beauty Shop - Cooper-Young (retro design, creative American) 

  • Porch and Parlor - Overton Square (fine dining steakhouse) 

  • BABALU - Overton Square (Latin American tapas) Ecco on Overton Park (rustic Italian) 

  • Bari Ristorante e Enoteca - Midtown (Italian) 

  • Casablanca @ Madison - Midtown (Mediterranean/Moroccan) 

  • Café 1912 (French cuisine) 

  • The Second Line (Southern cuisine) 

  • Complicated Pilgrim - Overton Square (cocktails, bar fare)

Other Schools You Could Add to Your Trip:

  • University of Memphis - Memphis, TN (10 miles) 

  • University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) - Oxford, MS (1 hour 15 minutes) 

  • Mississippi State University - Starkville, MS (2.5 hours) 

  • Vanderbilt University - Nashville, TN (3 hours) 

  • University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN (6 hours)

College Snapshot

Located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, Rhodes College is a highly selective private liberal arts college known for its stunning 123-acre Collegiate Gothic campus (ranked among the most beautiful in America), intimate 9:1 student-faculty ratio, and deep integration with one of the nation's most vibrant cultural cities. Founded in 1848 and consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges nationally, Rhodes offers rigorous academics in a supportive environment where professors know students by name. Distinguished by strong programs in biology, neuroscience, business, political science, and pre-law, the Mike Curb Institute for Music (recognized as a Top Music Business School), and the Lynne and Henry Turley Memphis Center for Community Engagement connecting students with 260+ community partners, Rhodes attracts intellectually curious students seeking hands-on learning, meaningful service, and cultural immersion. With 70% of students completing internships and 65% studying abroad, Rhodes prepares graduates for lives of purpose and impact while offering generous financial aid packages to talented students from all backgrounds. 


📊 Admissions Overview 

Freshman Applicants: ~6,000 

Acceptance Rate: 50% 

Test Policy: Test-Optional (not required for admission, but considered if submitted) 


🎓 Who Gets In 

GPA Profile: Average GPA ~3.99 

Test Scores: Middle 50% (for students who submitted) 

- SAT Composite: 1290-1490 

- ACT Composite: 28-33 


📝 What Matters in Admissions 

Very Important: - Rigor of secondary school record - Academic GPA 

Important: - Application Essay - Recommendation(s) - Standardized test scores (when submitted) 

Considered: - Class rank - Interview - Extracurricular activities - Character/personal qualities - Talent/ability - First generation - Alumni/ae relation - Volunteer work - Work experience - Level of applicant's interest 

Test Policy: Test-optional. SAT/ACT scores are not required for admission but are considered if submitted.

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