Rust College

Rust College Overview

Rust College is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Holly Springs, MS. Rust College was founded in 1866 and the school now enrolls around 623 students a year, including 623 undergraduate students. Rust College provides housing for up to 845 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

Student Involvement at Rust College

Interested in music or performing? At Rust College you can join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Interested in Greek life? Rust College has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Rust College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Rust College on the Student Life page.

2022 Rust College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	7%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	2.7
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	0.01%
Tuition	$9,900
Percent of Need Met	60%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$6,985

---

Is Rust College a Good School?

---

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a clearer sense of what Rust College offers and if the school seems like a good fit for you.

Rust College Acceptance Rate 2022

Rust College is not difficult to get into. Rust College admitted 7% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 5,337 students applied to Rust College and 360 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Rust College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Rust College, around 59% are still enrolled the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Rust College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Rust College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Rust College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2021, the total market value of Rust College's endowment was $41.7 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $3,803 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Rust College

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Rust College meets 60% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Rust College full-time are awarded $6,985 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $9,314 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Rust College.

Based on this information, does Rust College seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Rust College a good school for you?

If Rust College seems like a school you want to apply to, click the heart button to save it to your college list.

---

Still Looking for Schools?

To learn more about Rust College, choose from the options below:

Admissions

Student Life

Academics

Tuition & Aid

Rust College Community Forums

Then use the college admissions predictor to take a data science look at your chances of getting accepted at some of the top schools in the U.S.

Where is Rust College?

Rust College is located in the small town setting of Holly Springs, MS, in the suburbs of Memphis.

If you are interested in seeing Rust College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 78 to Holly Springs, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Memphis International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Rust College and Holly Springs are like without leaving home.

Considering Colleges in MS?

See a full list of colleges in MS and save your favorites to your college list.