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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Holly Springs, MS

Rust College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in MS. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$13,840

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

34.7%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

25.4%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$32,275

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Rust College is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Holly Springs, MS. With a competitive tuition profile of $13,840, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 25.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$55,360

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

24.3 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$2,275

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

-$32,610

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

-$9,860

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 25%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Rust College is $26,159.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
50.5%
49.5%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Black
92.8%
International
4.2%
Unknown
1.4%
Hispanic
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
White
0.2%
Two or more
0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$13,840

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$8,487
$30k - $48k$7,178
$48k - $75k$11,635
$75k+$9,226

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$26,159
Pell Grant Recipients68.8%
Using Federal Loans63.5%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment21.1%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

9.5%

Success

25.4%

In-State Cost

$13,840

Age 25+ Students

21.0%

Carnegie Class

Baccalaureate: Arts & Sciences

Working at 6yr

500 students

Local City Insights

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