Rust College
Holly Springs, MS · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Rust College
Rust College is a private historically black college in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Founded in 1866, it is the second-oldest private college in the state. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, it is one of ten historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) founded before 1868 that are still operating.
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49%
Acceptance
$12,587
Net price
467
Enrollment
12%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
49%
Acceptance rate
—
SAT average
—
ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$12,587
Average net price
$13,265
In-state tuition
$13,265
Out-of-state tuition
$6,217
Room & board
$1,150
Books & supplies
$23,107
Total cost of attendance
71%
Students receiving Pell grants
70%
Students with federal loans
$26,159
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$32,275
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$25,641
Median earnings (6 yrs)
12%
Graduation rate
84%
Retention rate
54%
Earn more than a HS grad
$8,780
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
467
Total enrollment
10%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
46%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Rust College FAQ
Is Rust College a public or private school?
Rust College is a private nonprofit institution located in Holly Springs, MS.
What is the acceptance rate at Rust College?
Rust College has an acceptance rate of 49%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Rust College cost?
The average annual net price at Rust College is $12,587 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $13,265.
What is the graduation rate at Rust College?
About 12% of students at Rust College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Rust College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Rust College students earn a median of $32,275 per year.
How many students attend Rust College?
Rust College enrolls about 467 students.
Campus
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