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Rust College

Rust College is a small, private institution located in Holly Springs, ms. Founded in 1866, Rust College offers undergraduate degrees in 18 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 731 undergraduates
cost $9,900 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Rust College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 78.8%
SAT score average 1003
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 2.66
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Rust College is known for one of its top majors: Biology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 8:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
8 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Mathematics and Statistics

Popular majors

Biology, General
Journalism
Sociology
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Computer Science
Social Work

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,900
Additional expenses
Room & board $5,200
Books & supplies $500
Other expenses $3,000
Cost of attendance* $18,600
Average financial aid package $5,067
Estimated cost $13,533 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $9,900
Additional expenses
Room & board $5,200
Books & supplies $500
Other expenses $3,000
Cost of attendance* $18,600
Average financial aid package $5,067
Estimated cost $13,533 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Rust College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 731, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

755

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
0%
African American %
97%
Hispanic American %
1%
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
2%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Rust College, students love their National Sororities. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 150 Rust Avenue, Holly Springs, MS 38635
phone 662-252-8000
address www.rustcollege.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

National sororities

National fraternities

Choral group

Television station

Radio station

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Rust College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Rust College?

Rust College is located in Holly Springs, ms.

What is the acceptance rate at Rust College? 

The acceptance rate for Rust College is 79%.

What’s the average GPA for Rust College?

The average high school GPA for Rust College students was 2.66.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Rust College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Rust College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $74,400.

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