Rust College

Holly Springs, MS • private

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Town

Student Population

Undergrad: 517 • Total: 517

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

150 Rust Avenue
Holly Springs, MS
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Website

www.rustcollege.edu

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 244 (47.2%) • Female: 273 (52.8%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	1	0.2%
Black/African American	489	94.6%
Hispanic/Latino	7	1.4%
White	3	0.6%
International	13	2.5%

Special Designation

Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

34.7%

595 admitted from 1,715 applicants

Application Types Offered

—

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

27.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

24.1%

Freshman Retention Rate

10.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

15.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$18,752

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $11,385

Room & Board

$6,217

Books & Supplies

$1,150

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$12,546
$30,001-48,000	$9,481
$48,001-75,000	$13,878
$75,001-110,000	$8,797
$110,001+	$18,356

Students Receiving Pell Grants

95%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$8,234

🏈 Athletics

Men's Sports (5)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women's Sports (6)

Basketball Cross Country Softball Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.0 GPA / 20 ACT

In-State Awards

$3,500-$21,254/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$3,500-$21,254/yr

5 automatic scholarships (5 total)

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Common questions about Rust College

What is Rust College's acceptance rate?

Rust College accepts 35% of applicants, from 1,715 applications.

How much does Rust College cost?

Tuition and fees are $11,385. Families earning under $30,000 pay $12,546 on average after aid.

What is Rust College's graduation rate?

27% of students graduate within six years.