More selective than 91% of Tennessee colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
8% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 22% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Rhodes College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Rhodes College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Rhodes College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 650 | 733 |
| SAT math | 650 | 753 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1300 | 1486 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Rhodes College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 50% | 650–733 | 650–753 | 26–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 50% | 650–730 | 640–760 | 28–33 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Rhodes College compared with other Tennessee colleges?
Rhodes College has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 34 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University | 6% | 94% | $15,846 |
| 2 | Fisk University | 37% | 30% | $32,020 |
| 3 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | 42% | 74% | $18,976 |
| 4 | Rhodes College | 50% | 85% | $28,585 |
| 5 | The University of the South | 57% | 80% | $27,872 |
| 6 | Freed-Hardeman University | 60% | 71% | $21,574 |
| 7 | Bethel University | 60% | 35% | $12,595 |
| 8 | Union University | 60% | 66% | $27,171 |
| 9 | Maryville College | 61% | 50% | $19,360 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Tennessee colleges →
Who enrolls at Rhodes College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Rhodes College admissions questions
What is the Rhodes College acceptance rate?
Rhodes College accepts 50% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,993 of 6,025 applicants were admitted.
Does Rhodes College require the SAT or ACT?
Rhodes College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 8% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 22% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Rhodes College?
The middle 50% of Rhodes College enrolled first-year students scored 1300–1486 on the SAT and 26–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Rhodes College?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (483 of 2,993).
Is Rhodes College getting harder to get into?
Rhodes College accepted 50% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 50% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Rhodes College overview