Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
34.69%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Rust College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 34.69%. This means approximately 347 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 428 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
34.69%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $13,840 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $13,840 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $18,448 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $8,751 | State avg: $13,421. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 68.76% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 63.46% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Rust College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$13,840
Room and board
$5,980
Books and supplies
$500
Other expenses
$3,000
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$18,448
Average net price
$8,751
Average aid coverage
53%
$9,697 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Rust College pays approximately $8,751 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Mississippi average of $13,421 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Rust College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Mississippi and national averages.
Rust College net price
$8,751
Mississippi average
$13,421
National average
$17,506
Rust College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $13,840 and average net price at $8,751. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$13,840
Current net price
$8,751
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
26.95%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$32,275
Undergraduates
428
10-Year Median Earnings - Rust College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Rust College graduates earn about 0.7x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Rust College?
Undergraduates
428
Completion rate
26.95%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
68.76%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
63.46%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 68.76% of Rust College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 63.46% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Rust College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Rust College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Rust College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Rust College is listed at 150 Rust Avenue, Holly Springs, MS 38635. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Rust College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rust College | 34.69% | $13,840 | $8,751 | $32,275 |
| Millsaps College | 49.03% | $43,815 | $25,291 | $53,848 |
| Mississippi State University | 76.32% | $26,580 | $15,501 | $51,513 |
| University of Mississippi | 97.78% | $26,980 | $13,164 | $50,994 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $50,994 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rust College's acceptance rate?
Rust College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 34.69%.
How much is Rust College tuition?
Rust College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $13,840.
What is Rust College's average net price?
Rust College's average net price in the local dataset is $8,751.
What does Rust College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $8,487 for Rust College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Rust College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $32,275 for Rust College.
Is Rust College accredited?
Rust College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Rust College?
The local dataset lists 428 undergraduate students at Rust College.
What percentage of Rust College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Rust College in the local dataset is 68.76%.
What is the federal loan rate at Rust College?
The federal loan rate for Rust College in the local dataset is 63.46%.
Where should I verify Rust College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Rust College or the latest official federal education data.