Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
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What You'll Pay at Rhodes College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$57K
+
Room
$14K
+
Books
$1,125
=
Sticker Price
$71,136
$57K+$14K+$1,125=$71,136
Your Family Income
Sticker
$71,136
−
Your Aid
$55,226
=
Net Price
$15,910
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Rhodes College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$71,136
Tuition and Fees
$57,110
Room and Board
$13,620
Books and Supplies
$1,125
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$42,551
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$28,585
Rhodes College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$15,770
$30–48k
$19,960
$48–75k
$15,910
$75–110k
$37,103
$110k+
$31,878
Understanding Your Aid Package
Rhodes College has a sticker price of $71,136 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $71,136/year
Average aid: $42,551 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$15,910/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$15,770/year
16% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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16%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
13%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$21,761
Range (25th–75th)$10,000 – $27,050
Median Parent PLUS Loans$52,509
Debt Manageability
0.33x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$66,651
Earnings Growth
+36%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$43,822
25th %ile
$103,868
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Rhodes College Cost & Financial Aid
Rhodes College's published tuition is $71,136 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $15,910—a difference of $55,226.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $15,770 at Rhodes College. 16% of students receive Pell Grants.
Rhodes College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Rhodes College graduates is $21,761, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $231 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $31,878 at Rhodes College—still $39,258 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
