Rust Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 48.67%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $13,265
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at Rust:
- Total Enrollment: 467, including 27 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 47.8% men, 52.2% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 12%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 84%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 29 academic programs available.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's.
Rust Overview
Rust College (Rust) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Holly Springs, MS. It is a historically black college/university. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The Rust's tuition & fees is $13,265 for the academic year 2024-2025. 91% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,526.
The school has a total enrollment of 467 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
Rust's acceptance rate is 48.67% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 6.42%.
Rust College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Rust College is $13,265.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,714 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Rust College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Rust
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | No |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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