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Rust College

Holly Springs, Mississippi 38635

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Small & IntimateRuralPrivateHBCUBusiness FocusSTEM Strong

Known for biology — close-knit campus

Rust College is a private institution in Holly Springs with particular strength in biology and business.

A small campus of 428 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

27% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $32,275 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,751.

Established
1866
Motto
By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them
Type
Private historically black college
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division III

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35%Acceptance
SAT Avg
428Students
11:1Student:Faculty
27%Grad Rate
$32,275Earnings 10yr
$8,751Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Rust College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate34.7%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

34.7%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$13,840
Room & Board$5,980
Books & Supplies$500
Total Cost of Attendance$18,448
Average Net Price$8,751
Median Debt at Graduation$26,159
Monthly Payment (10yr)$277

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,487
$30–48K$7,178
$48–75K$11,635
$75–110K$9,226
$110K+$7,027

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$8,751

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

36.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,777

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (18)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
428
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
69%

Race & Ethnicity

Black 93%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate27.0%
Freshman Retention9.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$25,641
8 Years$26,918
10 Years$32,275

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$25,500
Men
$28,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#8

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bearcats

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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