# Rust College

Holly Springs, MS. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/rust-college

Rust College is a private nonprofit college in Holly Springs, MS with 467 undergraduates. It admits 49% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $13,314 per year ($12,143 for families earning under $30,000). 11% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $35,151 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 49% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,715 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 595 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $23,559 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $13,314 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $12,143 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $13,526 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $13,937 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $13,449 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $17,876 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 467 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 11% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $35,151 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $29,000 (FY2024) |

## What Rust College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Rust College's acceptance rate?**

Rust College admits 49% of applicants, which makes it selective.

**Is Rust College test optional?**

Test blind (scores not considered).

**How many students apply to Rust College?**

In Fall 2023, 1,715 students applied to Rust College and 595 were admitted; 103 enrolled.

**Does Rust College consider legacy status?**

No. Rust College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Rust College require an essay?**

Rust College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Rust College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $23,559 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,314.

**What is Rust College's graduation rate?**

11% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 176318. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology