Founded in 1848, Rhodes College is a nationally ranked liberal arts and sciences college located in Memphis, Tenn. Because of the colleges’ unique position as one of the few liberal arts colleges in an urban setting, its students have myriad ways to immerse themselves in a major metropolitan area through service and internship opportunities. Students also explore the world through study abroad. Rigorous and small in size, the classroom experience integrates faculty-mentored student research and fellowships.