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Rust College

Holly Springs, MSPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Moderately Selective • 49% Acceptance
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49%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$12,587
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
467
Students
Small campus body
$25,641
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Rust College is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Holly Springs, MS. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 467 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 49%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
467 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
49% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
49%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Biological Sciences38% of degrees
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Journalism.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,398
Earnings 5yr: $35,380
Debt: $31,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $35,634
Earnings 5yr: $31,428
Debt: $31,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $33,981
Earnings 5yr: $32,893
Debt: $25,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$12,587
In-State Tuition$13,265
Out-of-State Tuition$13,265
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

71%
Pell Grants
70%
Take Loans
21%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$25,641
+26% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$32,275

Completion Signals

12%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
84%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,777
Est. Monthly Payment
$149/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

48%
Men
52%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
46%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$20,394
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