Rhodes College (221351)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$54,082

4% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$30,590

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

49.7%

6,025 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,952

97.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

81.6%

418 Graduates

About

Rhodes College (221351) is a higher education institution located in Shelby County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Rhodes College (221351) were General Biological Sciences (69 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (63 degrees), and Computer Science (32 degrees).

In 2023, 548 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rhodes College (221351). 58.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (329 degrees), 5.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (56 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rhodes College (221351) is $54,082, which is $24,802 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Rhodes College (221351) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 299 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Rhodes College (221351) is $54,082, which is $24,802 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,590.

In 2023, 97% of undergraduate students attending Rhodes College (221351) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$54,082

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Rhodes College (221351) was $54,082. The cost of tuition at Rhodes College (221351) is $24,802 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Rhodes College (221351) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,590

2023 Value

0.267%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Rhodes College (221351) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,590. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Rhodes College (221351) grew by 0.267%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rhodes College (221351) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,296

Room and Board

$1,125

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rhodes College (221351) was of $12,296 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.03% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,125. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Rhodes College (221351) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Rhodes College (221351) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.3% with respect to 2022, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rhodes College (221351) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Rhodes College (221351) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 299 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Rhodes College (221351) received 6,025 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 14.7% annual growth. Out of those 6,025 applicants, 2,993 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 49.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,952 students enrolled at Rhodes College (221351) in 2023. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Rhodes College (221351) has an overall enrollment yield of 16.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

49.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,993

Accepted Out of 6,025

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Rhodes College (221351) was 49.7% (2,993 admissions from 6,025 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 53.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 14.7%, while admissions grew by 5.69%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Rhodes College (221351) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

8% of enrolled first-time students at Rhodes College (221351) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Rhodes College (221351) had a total enrollment of 1,952 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Rhodes College (221351) is 1,900 students and the part-time enrollment is 52. This means that 97.3% of students enrolled at Rhodes College (221351) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rhodes College (221351), both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.8% White, 9.78% Black or African American, 8.71% Asian, 7.07% Hispanic or Latino, 5.23% Two or More Races, and 0.0512% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Rhodes College (221351) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.3%), followed by White Male (28.2%) and Black or African American Female (6.16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (47.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (14.3%) and White Female (9.52%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rhodes College (221351) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,952 students. The full-time enrollment at Rhodes College (221351) is 1,900 and the part-time enrollment is 52. This means that 97.3% of students enrolled at Rhodes College (221351) are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rhodes College (221351) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

91%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Rhodes College (221351) was 91%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Rhodes College (221351) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Rhodes College (221351) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,206 enrolled students
Black or African American
191 enrolled students
Asian
170 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rhodes College (221351) is 61.8% White, 9.78% Black or African American, 8.71% Asian, 7.07% Hispanic or Latino, 5.23% Two or More Races, and 0.0512% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 87 students (4.46%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 90 more women than men received degrees from Rhodes College (221351). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rhodes College (221351) is white (329 degrees awarded). There were 5.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (56 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Rhodes College (221351) is General Biological Sciences (69 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (63 degrees) and Computer Science (32 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Rhodes College (221351), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (25 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (36 degrees), and History (21 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rhodes College (221351) are Other managers (159,937 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (159,213 people), Postsecondary teachers (154,270 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (114,617 people), and Secondary school teachers (109,266 people).

The most specialized majors at Rhodes College (221351) in 2023 are Language & Linguistics (25 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (36 degrees), History (21 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (19 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rhodes College (221351) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Rhodes College (221351) are Language & Linguistics (25 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (36 degrees), History (21 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (19 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rhodes College (221351) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Rhodes College (221351).

Most Common (2023)

General Biological Sciences
69 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
63 degrees awarded
Computer Science
32 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Rhodes College (221351) was General Biological Sciences with 69 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Rhodes College (221351) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

229

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

319

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 229 degrees were awarded to men at Rhodes College (221351), which is 0.718 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (319).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Rhodes College (221351) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Rhodes College (221351) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.25 times more than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Rhodes College (221351) in General Biological Sciences, which is 1.3 times more than the 30 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

82%

100% Completion Time

85%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 82% of students graduating from Rhodes College (221351) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 85% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 86% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (94.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Rhodes College (221351) is Male and Black or African American (94.4% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.44% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
329 degrees awarded
Black or African American
56 degrees awarded
Asian
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rhodes College (221351) is white (329 degrees awarded). There were 5.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (56 degrees).

1.82% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
185 degrees awarded
White Male
144 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rhodes College (221351) is white female (185 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (144 degrees).

Operations

Rhodes College (221351) has an endowment valued at nearly $406M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 29.2M (7.2%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Rhodes College (221351) had a total salary expenditure of 92.6M. Rhodes College (221351) employs 79 Associate professors, 58 Assistant professors and 43 Professors. Most academics at Rhodes College (221351) are Female Associate professor (45), Male Associate professor (34), and Male Assistant professor (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rhodes College (221351) are: Service, with 73 employees, Management, with 60 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 56 employees.

Endowment

$406M

2023 Endowment

2.9%

growth from 2022

Rhodes College (221351) has an endowment valued at about $406M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Rhodes College (221351) grew 2.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $354M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Rhodes College (221351) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$40.4M

2023 Salaries

5.84%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Rhodes College (221351) paid a median of $40.4M in salaries, which represents 43.6% of their overall expenditure ($92.6M) and a 5.84% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.895% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.54% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15.6M

Instructional Salaries

186

Number of Employees

In 2023, Rhodes College (221351) paid a total of $15.6M to 186 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

79 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

73 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Rhodes College (221351) were Associate professor with 79 employees, Assistant professor with 58 employees, and Professor with 43 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rhodes College (221351) were Service with 73 employees, Management with 60 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 56 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Rhodes College (221351) was Female Associate professor with 45 employees, Male Associate professor with 34 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 33 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Rhodes College (221351).

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