Campus Vibe
Sciences-focusedTight-knitCollege townHBCU
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
Campus Visits
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35%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
428Students
11:1Student:Faculty
27%Grad Rate
$32,275Earnings 10yr
$8,751Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate34.7%
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
3700.0%
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 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
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Varsity Sports — Bearcats
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
84Low
Estimated from MS state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Nashvillepop. 690K
178 mi(309 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
269 mi(466 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
297 mi(515 min)