Rust College

Holly Springs, MS · Private nonprofit · 4-year · HBCU

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Rust College reported a 34.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Rust College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Holly Springs, MS. The historical average net price is $12,587 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

34.7%

1,715 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$12,587

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

17.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

84.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

467

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Rust College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$12,546
$30,001 – $48,000$9,481
$48,001 – $75,000$13,878
$75,001 – $110,000$8,797
$110,000+$18,356

Top Majors at Rust College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Biological & Biomedical Sciences18
Public Administration & Social Services8
Communication & Journalism7
Business, Management & Marketing7
Computer & Information Sciences3
Physical Sciences2
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice1
Social Sciences1

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About Rust College

Official website: https://www.rustcollege.edu/

Admissions: https://www.rustcollege.edu/prospective-students/apply-to-rust/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Rust College

What is the acceptance rate at Rust College?

Rust College reported a 35% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,715. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Rust College?

The historical 35% acceptance rate suggests Rust College was competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Rust College?

The stored historical average net price at Rust College is $12,587 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 97%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $12,238 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Rust College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Rust College is 17%. its stored first-year retention rate is 84%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Rust College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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