Welcome to Rhodes College Softball Prospective Student Athlete Recruitment!
Why Rhodes College?
Rhodes is a national, residential college committed to the liberal arts and sciences, where intellectual curiosity, service to others, and honor among ourselves are our highest priorities. Rhodes students compare favorably to the best students in the country on all academic measures, are nationally recognized for their service to the Memphis community, and maintain an honor code that governs our academic and social life on campus.
With approximately 1800 students coming from all over the nation, few colleges can boast Rhodes' level of academic rigor, geographic and ethnic diversity. Classes are small, averaging thirteen students per professor. Three quarter of our students come from out-of-state and 20% of our students come from minority backgrounds. Rhodes reflects high academic expectations and the diversity of this nation.
We live this life on one of the country's most beautiful and historic campuses in Memphis, the 19th largest city in the country. Memphis is an intellectual, economic, political and cultural center in this part of the United States making Rhodes one of the very few top-tier liberal arts colleges in a major city. Our location makes it possible for our students to actively engage our community as a laboratory for learning and service through our partnerships with St. Jude, Fed Ex, the City of Memphis, and the Memphis Zoo.
Where is the evidence behind the claims?
Rhodes, for the second straight year, ranks #1 on Newsweek's "Most Service Oriented" schools
Rhodes is tied for rank #54 on US News' list of "Best National Liberal Arts Colleges in America"
Rhodes ranks #93 on Forbes' list of "America's Best Colleges"
Rhodes ranks #3 on Princeton Review's "Best Colleges" list for "Most Beautiful Campus"
Rhodes ranks #19 on Princeton Review's "Best College's" list for "Students Study the Most"
What academic requirements are necessary for admissions into Rhodes College?
Although students are evaluated on an individual basis, the academic credentials for the most recent freshman class gaining entrance into Rhodes consists of...
48% ranked in the top 10% of their class
74% reported a grade point average equal to or above 3.5
The middle 50% range of SAT scores is 1200-1360, and ACT, 27-31
Why Rhodes Softball?
It is the goal of Rhodes College Softball to create a winning environment that promotes the exploration, comprehension and enjoyment of the game while encouraging personal accountability, responsibility, respect, hard work and sacrificing for the greater good.
At Rhodes, you will be assisted in the proper mental, physical and emotional development as a maturing student athlete.
While attending classes at one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the country, you will be competing yearly for a conference championship and a berth to play in the NCAA post season tournament. At Rhodes, students have the unique opportunity to fulfill their desire for both academic and athletic excellence.
In the softball program we understand, and are dedicated to upholding the delicate balance between academic and athletic demands - at Rhodes, you are a true student athlete.Â
Is Rhodes the right fit for YOU?
If you believe you are a good fit for Rhodes Softball, please contact Head Coach Rebecca Arbino at arbinor@rhodes.edu.
In your email please be sure to provide the following:
- Name
- Expected Graduation Date (Year)
- Current GPA (If not on a 4.0 scale please specify)
- ACT/SAT Scores
- Primary and Secondary Positions
- Skills Video*
- Summer Travel Ball Schedule (If applicable)
* Please note, a current skills video is the only way to assure your abilities are viewed and assessed in a timely fashion.
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