Holly Springs, MS

Rust College

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Rust College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Holly Springs, MS.
It is a historically black college.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification.
Rust College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

49% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 3,807 applied, 1,853 accepted, and 119 enrolled in Rust.
54 men and 65 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $13,265 for undergraduate programs.
Tuition has decreased by 4.15% compared to last year at Rust College.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

483 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $11,901.
For freshmen, 133 students (97%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $12,238.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 467 students enrolled Rust in 2025.
By gender, 223 men and 244 women students are enrolled.
It offers only undergraduate programs (all undergraduate students).
More Demographics Stats

29 Major Programs

  • All undergraduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Rust is 12%.
The retention rate is 84% for full-time and 84% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
12%
Retention Rate
84%
Students to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 37 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Rust and the average faculty salary is $45,852. The studetns to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
There are 142 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $51,877.
Number of Faculties
37
Average Faculty Salary
$45,852
Number of Staffs
142
Average Staff Salary
$51,877

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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