Rhodes College is located in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School History

Rhodes College was founded in 1848. It was formerly the Masonic University of Tennessee, which was established by the Southwestern Presbyterian Church in Clarksville, Tennessee, USA.

In 1925, the school was renamed Stuart College and then moved to Memphis. After several name changes, it was finally named Rhodes College in 1984.

School Size

Number of students: There are about 1,700 students on campus, from 43 states in the United States, the District of Columbia and 5 overseas countries.

Teacher-student ratio: The teacher-student ratio is 1:10.5, with an average of 13 students per class, and 95% of the teachers have a doctorate or higher degree.

Departments and majors

Department settings: The college has a total of 24 departments, 9 major disciplines and 33 minor subjects.

Professional courses: 70 Multiple majors, minors and interdisciplinary programs, covering philosophy and religious studies, linguistics and literature, social sciences, mathematics and statistics, natural sciences, art design and architecture, business management and finance, computer and information science, history and cultural studies, biology and biomedicine, etc. The majors recruited in China include human sociology, aesthetics, biology, chemistry, business administration, education, English, history, etc.

Teaching Features

High-quality teachers and small class teaching: 95% of teachers have a doctorate or higher degree, and the school adopts a small class teaching mode, with an average of 13 students per class. This teaching mode is conducive to full communication and interaction between students and teachers. Teachers can better pay attention to students' learning and growth and provide students with personalized teaching and guidance.

Focus on practice and paper writing: The school is committed to connecting classroom education with the real world through various internships, services, research and other opportunities, providing students with rich practical opportunities, and cultivating students' practical operation and problem-solving abilities. In addition, the school has a lot of essay requirements for students, and professors will give detailed comments. The high-intensity study and emphasis on essays lay a solid foundation for students' future studies.

Faith-based education: As a school related to the Presbyterian Church, the school integrates Christian faith into teaching and campus life, cultivates students' moral qualities and values, guides students to pay attention to spiritual growth while pursuing knowledge, and enables students to have a stronger sense of social responsibility and mission.

Campus life

Campus facilities: The campus covers an area of ​​about 100 acres, surrounded by vegetation, and the architectural style is Gothic. The Paul Barrett Library, built in 2005, covers an area of ​​136,000 square feet and is equipped with more than 200 computers, a multimedia center, public learning areas and a 24-hour computer network leisure center. In addition, the school also has the Bryan Campus Life Center, Lynx Lair, Catherine Burrow Refectory and McCallum Ballroom with complete sports and fitness facilities, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Student Organizations and Activities: The school has a variety of student organizations and clubs, covering culture, art, academics, sports, religion and other aspects, such as student unions, academic clubs, art groups, sports associations, religious clubs, etc. These organizations and clubs will hold various activities, such as academic lectures, cultural exhibitions, art performances, sports competitions, religious gatherings, etc., providing students with a broad development space and communication platform, enriching students' extracurricular life.

Traditions and Legends: Rhodes College has many fine traditions and interesting legends, such as The Rhodes College Seal, Pancake Study Breaks, Halliburton Tower, etc. These traditions and legends add a unique cultural atmosphere to campus life.

School Ranking and Accreditation

Ranking: Ranked 45th in the 2024 US News & World Report's ranking of the best liberal arts colleges in the United States. The school was named America’s #1 Service-Oriented College by Newsweek magazine in 2015.

Accreditation: In 1866, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and Schools granted Rhodes College the right to award Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Science in Accounting.

Application and Fees

Application Requirements: Undergraduate applications require students to provide ACT or SAT scores, TOEFL 550 points on paper and 213 points on computer-based tests; students applying for graduate programs also require TOEFL 550 points on paper and 213 points on computer-based tests.

Tuition: Tuition is $36,154 per year, tuition and fees are $3,561 per year, and room and board are $8,976 per year.