First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 15, 2027 | |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 | March 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: rhodes.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 52 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 45 |
| Computer Science | 36 |
| Neuroscience | 34 |
| Psychology | 29 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 22 |
| English Language and Literature | 21 |
| Political Science and Government | 19 |
Show the other 27 majors
| Chemistry | 18 |
| History | 15 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 14 |
| Environmental Science | 14 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 11 |
| Mathematics | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| General Studies | 8 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Political Economy | 7 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 6 |
| Music | 5 |
| Economics | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 |
| Physics | 4 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other | 2 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| International Economics | 2 |
| Art/Art Studies | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Athletic Association
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army, Navy
Faith groups
Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
31% of men in fraternities · 37% of women in sororities · 34% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
1,339,345 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Memphis International (MEM)
Nearest hub airport
Nashville International (BNA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 15.2 of 20
Elevation
266 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
33°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
2.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
72 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$960 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Christian Brothers University2 mi
- Visible Music College3 mi
- Le Moyne-Owen College3 mi
- University of Memphis4 mi
- Rust College40 mi
- University of Mississippi60 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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