Rhodes College

What does Rhodes College offer in terms of athletics?

Rhodes' varsity teams, known as the Lynx, compete in NCAA Division III and the Southern Athletic Association. Representative varsity sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country, field hockey, football, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis and track and field.

Varsity competition is only one way to participate in sports. Students interested in a less intensive commitment can examine current club, intramural and recreational offerings; those activities should not be confused with NCAA teams. Division III institutions do not award athletic scholarships under NCAA Division III rules, although student-athletes may qualify for other forms of financial aid.

What student groups and Associations are available at Rhodes College?

Rhodes has student organizations spanning academic interests, identity and culture, service, the arts and recreation. Examples in its student-organization reporting include the Rhodes Outdoor Organization, Health Professions Society, Women in STEM, Black Student Association and All Students Interested in Asia.

Student government, performing groups and Greek-letter organizations offer other forms of involvement. The student-run newspaper and radio station provide opportunities for students interested in media. Because organizations can change leadership or activity from year to year, a current involvement fair or organization directory is more useful than an older club list for finding an active group.

Who studies at Rhodes College?

Rhodes is a small college with 1,861 students in the reported enrollment figures. Its student-to-faculty ratio is 9 to 1, and most students are of traditional undergraduate age: the largest reported age groups are 18-19 and 20-21.

About a third of students were Tennessee residents, while more than half came from other U.S. states; international students accounted for approximately 12%. The reported first-time entering group numbered 388. These figures describe the measured populations, not the composition of every class or club.

Reported race and ethnicity counts include 885 White students, 188 Black or African American students, 155 Asian students and 142 Hispanic or Latino students. Such counts are useful for understanding enrollment but cannot, on their own, establish what any student's social experience will be.

How does student life look like at Rhodes College?

Rhodes combines a largely residential student population with access to Memphis. Approximately 80% of students live on campus in the reported housing figures, which makes campus activities and shared spaces a significant part of everyday life; students who commute may need to plan more deliberately around evening events.

Orientation, student programming, recreation and community engagement provide ways to meet peers outside class. Rhodes also reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling services. Students evaluating support should look at current appointment procedures and hours, particularly if they expect to balance coursework with work, commuting or other responsibilities.

What libraries are available to students at Rhodes College?

The Paul Barret, Jr. Library is Rhodes' main campus library. It supports coursework and research through collections, electronic resources and research assistance; students should use its current catalog and library guidance to identify materials available on campus or remotely.

The library also provides study space, including reported access to a study area during 24-hour periods. Access hours can differ between study areas, staffed services and collections, particularly during breaks. For a research project, students can ask library staff about database searching, materials not held locally and options for obtaining those materials through other libraries.