Rhodes College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Rhodes College?

Rhodes charges the same published tuition to in-state and out-of-state students. In the 2024-25 reported cost figures, full-time undergraduate tuition was $56,300 and required fees were $810, bringing those two charges to $57,110 before housing, meals and other expenses.

The same reported figures list $14,336 for room and board and $1,200 for books and supplies. Adding those amounts to tuition and required fees produces an illustrative $72,646; transportation, personal expenses and other individual costs can raise the full cost of attendance. This is a published-cost illustration, not what every student pays after aid.

Rhodes students may finance attendance through institutional scholarships and grants, federal grants when eligible, state assistance where applicable, federal loans, work-study and military education benefits. Federal aid applicants generally complete the FAFSA; scholarship or need-based institutional aid may have additional instructions and deadlines. Reported average grant aid for undergraduates was $39,783, but an average award does not indicate any particular applicant's eligibility.

Net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from a cost-of-attendance estimate; loans are not a discount. Reported average net prices also vary by family-income group and can fluctuate across cohorts. A prospective student should compare the aid offer's grants, borrowing and remaining family contribution against their own housing and travel plans.

What are the work-study opportunities at Rhodes College?

Rhodes students can seek campus jobs, and eligible students may be offered Federal Work-Study as part of financial aid. Work-Study is a way to earn wages through an approved job, not a grant paid in advance or a guarantee of employment. Students typically must secure a position and work the required hours to receive those earnings.

Rhodes also provides career support beyond student employment, including individual counseling, résumé and interview assistance, career exploration, job-search resources, employer events and alumni networking opportunities. Internships can offer related experience, but Rhodes does not require an internship of every student. Applicants comparing aid offers should keep three questions separate: how much aid reduces their bill, whether they can obtain a student job, and what experience an internship might provide.