Rust College Mississippi

Historically Black college in Holly Springs, Mississippi, enrolling 429 students with selective admissions and low tuition.

College statistics

Address:
150 Rust Avenue
Holly Springs, MS
38635
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.rustcollege.edu/
HBCU:
Yes
Setting:
Town
Annual In-State Tuition:
$11,385
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$11,385
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$17,603
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$17,603
Room and Board:
$6,218
Total Student Enrollment:
429
Acceptance Rate:
34.7%
Endowment (End of Year):
$55,371,694
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Rust College is a private, historically Black four-year college in Holly Springs, Mississippi, founded with a mission to educate African American students. The institution serves a small residential community and emphasizes undergraduate education in the liberal arts and sciences, with particular strength in biological and biomedical sciences.

Total enrollment stands at 429 students. Tuition is $11,385 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $17,603 including room and board of $6,218. The college maintains a selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 34.7 percent. Many students receive financial aid and pay less than the published tuition rate.

Rust College works best for students seeking a small, historically significant HBCU environment with personalized attention and a focus on science preparation. For more information about programs, admissions, and student life, visit www.rustcollege.edu/.

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