Rust College
Historically Black college or university · Holly Springs, MS · 467 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
49%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$13,314
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$23,559
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
11%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Rust College?
Rust College accepts about 49 of every 100 applicants (49%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Rust College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Rust College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Rust College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $23,559 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $13,314 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $13,265 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$13,265
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$13,265
- Room & board$6,839
- Total cost of attendance$23,559
- Average net price after grants$13,314
Popular majors
Education, Business, Biology, Computer Science, Social Sciences.
Rust College FAQ
- What is Rust College's acceptance rate?
- 49% — selective.
- Is Rust College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Rust College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Rust College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Rust College cost?
- About $23,559 a year before aid; $13,314 on average after grants.
- What is Rust College's FAFSA school code?
- 002433. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Rust College receives your information.
- What is Rust College's graduation rate?
- 11% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Rust College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven UniversityJackson, MS | 50% | 1010–1298 | $18,078 | 61% |
| Alcorn State UniversityAlcorn State, MS | 45% | 670–998 | $14,791 | 49% |
| Millsaps CollegeJackson, MS | 43% | 1025–1150 | $25,728 | 58% |
| Tougaloo CollegeTougaloo, MS | 60% | — | $20,702 | 58% |
| William Carey UniversityHattiesburg, MS | 60% | 1040–1290 | $13,507 | 57% |
| Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY | 49% | 1330–1500 | $18,902 | 77% |