Cost of Rhodes
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $73,874 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $59,082 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $14,336 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
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| Average net price after aid | $28,776 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $17,430 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,443 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,726 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,256 |
| $110,001+ | $36,911 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Rhodes's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Rhodes
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (35)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Computer Science | 71 | $84,979 | $19,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 119 | $59,605 | $20,500 |
| Political Science and Government | 51 | $51,210 | $19,500 |
| Psychology | 63 | $41,240 | $20,500 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 54 | $40,301 | $19,500 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 62 | $32,716 | $20,500 |
| Anthropology | 25 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 11 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | — | — |
| Biology | 114 | — | $19,625 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 4 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 41 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | — | — |
| Economics | 46 | — | — |
| Education | 18 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 47 | — | $11,750 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 16 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 9 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 38 | — | — |
| History | 38 | — | — |
| International Business | 1 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 15 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 20 | — | — |
| Music | 15 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 34 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 16 | — | — |
| Physics | 18 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 36 | — | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 19 | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (2)
Graduate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 8 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Tennessee
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Trevecca Nazarene University | Nashville | $19,828 | 69% | $56,862 |
| The University of the South | Sewanee | $31,931 | 57% | $72,175 |
| Union University | Jackson | $22,995 | 60% | $58,910 |
| Cumberland University | Lebanon | $15,965 | 67% | $66,885 |
| Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate | $21,394 | 63% | $59,630 |
| Bethel University | McKenzie | $13,267 | 60% | $49,011 |
| Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City | $18,130 | 90% | $51,756 |
| Lee University | Cleveland | $21,034 | 71% | $47,741 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rhodes's acceptance rate?
Rhodes College admits 50% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,362 on the SAT.
How much does Rhodes cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $73,874 a year (tuition and fees: $59,082). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $28,776 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $17,430.
How much do Rhodes graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $79,506 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 42 similar colleges in Tennessee. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer science ($84,979 a year after graduation).
What is Rhodes's graduation rate?
81% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 92% of first-year students return for a second year.