Rhodes College

Memphis, TN
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Class of 2029
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    Faculty & Research

    74 faculty · 94 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Biology19 faculty · 7 courses avg h-index 16 #58 of 68 in Biology
    John S. Olsen, Professor Emeritus h-index 61
    Notable: “Host adapted serotypes of Salmonella enterica” (2000) · 462 citations
    Qian Shen, Associate Professor h-index 28
    Notable: “Is Excess PbI2 Beneficial for Perovskite Solar Cell Performance?” (2016) · 417 citations
    Kelly A. Dougherty, Associate Professor h-index 21
    Notable: “Studies on the lipid composition of developing soybeans” (1973) · 172 citations
    Liam Hunt, Assistant Professor h-index 20
    Notable: “A Key Role for the Ubiquitin Ligase UBR4 in Myofiber Hypertrophy in Drosophila and Mice” (2019) · 99 citations
    Courses: Biology I · Biology II · Evolution with Lab · Microbiology with Lab · Genetics · Ecology with Lab +1 more
    Business Administration14 faculty · 6 courses avg h-index 5.7 #57 of 59 in Business Administration
    Andrey Zagorchev, Professor of Finance h-index 7
    Notable: “Government ownership and corporate governance: Evidence from the EU” (2012) · 296 citations
    Sujan M. Dan, Associate Professor of Marketing h-index 3
    Notable: “Exploring the sources of design innovations: Insights from the computer, communications and audio equipment industries” (2018) · 37 citations
    Denis Khantimirov, Associate Professor of Marketing h-index 3
    Notable: “Complaint as a persuasion attempt: Front line employees’ perceptions of complaint legitimacy” (2018) · 23 citations
    Kayla D. Booker, Associate Professor of Accountancy h-index 2
    Notable: “Can clients of economically dependent auditors benefit from voluntary audit firm rotation? An experiment with lenders” (2018) · 9 citations
    Courses: Financial Accounting · Managerial and Cost Accounting · Intermediate Accounting I · Corporate Finance · Accounting Information Systems · Auditing
    Psychology10 faculty · 7 courses avg h-index 13.1 #76 of 89 in Psychology
    Natalie Person, Professor h-index 21
    Notable: “Question Asking During Tutoring” (1994) · 810 citations
    Elizabeth Thomas, Professor h-index 16
    Notable: “Machine learning–XGBoost analysis of language networks to classify patients with epilepsy” (2017) · 490 citations
    Rebecca Klatzkin, Associate Professor h-index 16
    Notable: “Neurosteroids in the context of stress: Implications for depressive disorders” (2007) · 146 citations
    Matthew Weeks, Associate Professor h-index 14
    Notable: “The adjustment of expatriate teenagers” (2009) · 73 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Psychological Science · Research Methods and Statistics · Perception and Sensation · Psychological Disorders · Social Psychology · Cognitive Processes +1 more
    Government8 faculty · 7 courses avg h-index 12.2 #84 of 100 in Political Science
    Be Stone, Assistant Professor h-index 32
    Notable: “Curdlan and other bacterial (1→3)-β-d-glucans” (2005) · 435 citations
    Michael Nelson, Fulmer Professor of Political Science h-index 12
    Marcus D. Pohlmann, Emeritus Professor h-index 3
    Erin A. Dolgoy, Associate Professor h-index 2
    Courses: United States Politics · Introduction to Public Policy · Urban Education Policy · Methods of Political Inquiry · Civil Liberties · The American Presidency +1 more
    Computer Science7 faculty · 20 courses avg h-index 7.6 #87 of 88 in Computer Science
    Hong Xu, Assistant Professor h-index 16
    Notable: “Visuotopic Mapping Through a Multichannel Stimulating Implant in Primate V1” (2004) · 157 citations
    D. Brian Larkins, Associate Professor h-index 7
    Notable: “Scalable work stealing” (2009) · 267 citations
    Sean Kugele, Assistant Professor h-index 7
    Notable: “A LIDA cognitive model tutorial” (2016) · 84 citations
    Phillip Kirlin, Professor h-index 6
    Notable: “A Probabilistic Model of Hierarchical Music Analysis” (2020) · 37 citations
    Courses: Computer Science I: Programming Fundamentals · Computer Science II: Object-Oriented Programming · Computer Science III: Data Structures and Algorithms · Computer Networks · Databases · Artificial Intelligence +14 more
    Economics7 faculty · 35 courses avg h-index 6.2 #90 of 104 in Economics
    C. Nicholas McKinney, Professor, Robert D. McCallum Professor of Economics h-index 11
    Notable: “Athletic contests and individual robberies: an analysis based on hourly crime data” (2015) · 42 citations
    Marshall K. Gramm, Professor, Chair h-index 8
    Notable: “The Effect of Age on Thoroughbred Racing Performance” (2010) · 36 citations
    Jaqueline Oliveira, Assistant Professor h-index 7
    Notable: “The Effects of Roads on Trade and Migration: Evidence from a Planned Capital City” (2024) · 122 citations
    Courtney A. Collins, Associate Professor h-index 6
    Notable: “Does Sorting Students Improve Scores? An Analysis of Class Composition” (2013) · 91 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Economics · Intermediate Microeconomics · Intermediate Macroeconomics · Readings in Economics · Topics in Economics · Statistical Analysis for Economics and Business +29 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Rhodes College. Rhodes College in Memphis, TN reports an overall acceptance rate of 50.4%, an early-round acceptance rate of 36.7%, an SAT middle 50% of 1352–1478, a class size of 388, and a yield of 12.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Gothic collegiate campus consistently ranked among the most beautiful in America. Strong pre-med program with clinical partnerships at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital across the street.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Rhodes College: key admissions facts

    Rhodes College's overall acceptance rate is 50.4% (the most recent Common Data Set). Rhodes College's early-round acceptance rate is 36.7% (the most recent Common Data Set). Rhodes College's SAT middle-50% range is 1352–1478 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Rhodes College is about 3.82 (the most recent Common Data Set). Rhodes College's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 12.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Rhodes College for families earning under $75,000 is about $15,789 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Rhodes College on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Rhodes College cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $10,567 per year in net price at Rhodes College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $48,567 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $22,567 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Rhodes College: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$10,567
    $30,001–$48,000$14,234
    $48,001–$75,000$22,567
    $75,001–$110,000$34,234
    Over $110,000$48,567
    Tuition (before aid)$58,272
    Room and board$14,336

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Rhodes College?

    Rhodes College's overall acceptance rate is 50.4%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 36.7%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Rhodes College?

    Admitted students at Rhodes College typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1352–1478 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.82, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Rhodes College?

    Getting into Rhodes College is moderately selective: it admits 50.4% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Rhodes College offer early decision or early action?

    Rhodes College offers early decision (binding) and early action (non-binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 36.7%, versus 50.4% overall.

    How much does Rhodes College cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Rhodes College — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $15,789 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Rhodes College cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $10,567 per year in net price at Rhodes College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $48,567 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $22,567 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Rhodes College offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.