Rust College
Basic Information
Type
Private, Liberal Arts
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
Location
Holly Springs, MS
Population
120,000
Website
https://www.rustcollege.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
428
Men / Women
48% / 52%
Black
95%
International
4%
Hispanic
1%
White
1%
Native American
0%
Asian
0%
Mixed
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Life & Natural Sciences
38%
Business & Economics
15%
Computer Science
6%
Physical Sciences & Math
4%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$13,265
Est. Cost of Attendance
$23,107
10-Year ROI
$93,000
ROI Percentile
19th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
84%
4-Year Graduation Rate
9%
6-Year Graduation Rate
12%
Transfer-Out Rate
0%
Weather
Comfortable Days
90 (14%) muggy
Sunshine Hours
2,683 (64%)
Days Without Precipitation
255 (68%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
No
Acceptance Rate
38%
Yield (Unbound)
6%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rust College | 47 | 32% / 68% | 11% | $37,474 | 93% | ||
| Computer Science | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 33% | $64,156 | 78 | — | |
| Chemistry | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $38,463 | 17 | — | |
| Biology | 18 — | 28% / 72% | 6% | $32,893 | 8 | 92% | |
| Business Administration | 7 — | 43% / 57% | 14% | $39,071 | 19 | — | |
| Broadcast Journalism | 7 — | 29% / 71% | 0% | $35,380 | 11 | 96% | |
| Criminal Justice | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $37,123 | 14 | — | |
| Journalism | — — | — | — | $35,962 | 12 | — | |
| Political Science | — — | — | — | $38,099 | 17 | — | |
| Social Sciences | — — | — | — | $37,352 | 15 | — | |
| Social Work | 8 — | 0% / 100% | 12% | $38,000 | 16 | — | |
| Sociology | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 100% | $37,558 | 15 | — |