34.7%
Acceptance Rate
27%
Graduation Rate
$32,275
Avg. Alumni Salary
428
Students

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition $13,840
Out-of-State Tuition $13,840
Average Net Price (After Aid) $8,751
This is the average amount students pay after financial aid.
Average net price after aid: $8,751

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Men 49.5%
Women 50.5%
Ethnicity Distribution
White 0.2%
Asian 0.5%
Hispanic 0.5%
Black 92.8%
First Generation Students 46.0%

Available Programs

Education Bachelor
Biological Sciences Bachelor
Business & Marketing Bachelor
Communication Bachelor
Computer Science Bachelor
English Bachelor
Mathematics Bachelor

Academic Departments

Department Name Degree Level
Education Bachelor
Biological Sciences Bachelor
Business Bachelor
Communication Bachelor
Computer Science Bachelor
English Bachelor
Mathematics Bachelor

University Overview

Written by the Find College in USA editorial team using federal education data. Editorial policy · Our team

Overview

If you are researching Private colleges in MS, Rust College deserves a data-first look before you request information from the school. Reported acceptance rate is approximately 34.7%, which signals a selective admissions process. Federal outcome data shows a graduation rate near 27%. Enrollment is about 428 students, giving the campus a smaller, community-focused feel.

Tuition, aid, and value

For Rust College, published sticker prices include in-state tuition around $13,840 and out-of-state / international tuition around $13,840 per year (before fees, housing, and books). After typical grant aid, the average net price reported to the Department of Education is about $8,751. International students usually pay out-of-state rates unless a specific waiver applies.

Among graduates tracked in federal earnings data, median alumni salary is about $32,275 ten years after entry — useful context, not a guarantee of individual outcomes.

Academics and student life

Notable undergraduate areas include Education, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, and Computer Science. Campus setting in Holly Springs, MS shapes internships, housing costs, and day-to-day student life — compare with similar schools in MS using our state and program browse tools.

International students

International applicants should budget for out-of-state tuition, living costs, and visa-related fees. Rust College may offer SEVP-certified status (confirm on the official site before applying). Use our F-1 visa guide alongside the university's international student office for current requirements.

Profile compiled from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; last reviewed by the Find College in USA editorial team. Always confirm deadlines and costs on the official university website.

Data transparency: Tuition, acceptance, and outcome figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard unless noted. Find College in USA is an independent publisher and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the institutions listed.

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