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Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    85%
  • Majors Available
    45
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    10:1
  • Retention Rate
    92%

AP Credit Policy

Rhodes will normally grant advanced placement and course credit to entering students who score either 4 or 5 on a College Board Advanced Placement examination. Students who score 3 on an Advanced Placement examination may enroll in advanced course work if the relevant department recommends it. A maximum of thirty-two (32) credits may be earned through Advanced Placement examinations. A maximum combined total of thirty-two (32) credits may be earned through Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate examinations.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

AP CoursesMin Score RequiredNumber of CreditsCourse Equivalent
2-D Art and Design44Art 166
3-D Art and Design44Art 166
Art History44Art 265E
Biology49Biology 130, 131 and 140, 141
Calculus AB48Math 112 and 122
Calculus BC48Math 112 and 122
Chemistry44Chemistry 105
Chinese Language and Culture44Chinese 201 upon demonstrating written and oral language course proficiency.
Comparative Government and Politics44International Studies 120
Computer Science A44Computer Science 141
Computer Science Principles44Computer Science 099
Drawing44Art 166
English Language and Composition44First Year Writing Seminar 151
English Literature and Composition44English 098
Environmental Science44Biology 120
European History44History 099
French Language and Culture44French 201 upon demonstrating written and oral language course proficiency.
German Language and Culture44German 201 upon demonstrating written and oral language course proficiency.
Human Geography44Anthropology/Sociology 265
Latin44Latin 265 upon required AP exam score and completion of Latin 202 with a grade of "B" or higher.
Macroeconomics44Economics 100 awarded upon score of 4 or higher in both AP Macroeconomics and AP Microeconomics.
Microeconomics44Economics 100 awarded upon score of 4 or higher in both AP Macroeconomics and AP Microeconomics.
Music Theory44Music 105
Physics 134Physics 109 & 113
Physics 234Physics 110 & 114
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism44Physics 112 & 114
Physics C: Mechanics44Physics 111 & 113
Psychology44Psychology 150
Spanish Language and Culture44Spanish 201 upon demonstrating written and oral language course proficiency.
Statistics44Math 211
United States Government and Politics44Politics and Law 099
United States History44History 099
World History: Modern44History 099
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Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, and Certificate

  • A

    • Accounting
    • African-American/Black Studies
    • Anthropology
    • Art History, Criticism and Conservation
    • Art/Art Studies, General

  • B

    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    • Bioethics/Medical Ethics
    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    • Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other
    • Business Administration and Management, General

  • C

    • Chemistry, General
    • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
    • Communication and Media Studies, Other
    • Computer Science

  • D

    • Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General

  • E

    • East Asian Studies
    • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
    • Economics, General
    • Education, General
    • English Language and Literature, General
    • Environmental Science
    • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other

  • F

    • Film/Cinema/Media Studies
    • French Language and Literature

  • G

    • General Studies
    • German Language and Literature

  • H

    • Health Professions Education
    • History, General

  • I

    • International Business/Trade/Commerce
    • International Economics
    • International Relations and Affairs

  • L

    • Latin American Studies

  • M

    • Mathematics, General
    • Music, General

  • N

    • Neuroscience

  • P

    • Philosophy
    • Physics, General
    • Political Economy
    • Political Science and Government, General
    • Psychology, General

  • R

    • Religion/Religious Studies
    • Russian Studies

  • S

    • Spanish Language and Literature

  • U

    • Urban Education and Leadership
    • Urban Studies/Affairs

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.

Special Academics Program

  • Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
  • Cross-Registration
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • ROTC, Air Force
  • ROTC, Army
  • ROTC, Navy
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Undergraduate Research

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