Rust College
Holly Springs, MS
Overview
Mississippi's oldest HBCU, a modest liberal arts college building leaders through personal attention in rural Holly Springs.
Identity
Students who thrive here seek affordable education with hands-on support, often first-generation learners drawn to the Methodist heritage and emphasis on moral development. The surrounding Holly Springs offers a quiet small-town feel with low living costs, though its rural setting means fewer entertainment options than urban campuses—Memphis lies about 45 minutes north for weekend escapes. Tradeoffs include limited dining and shopping nearby, balanced by the peace of a 110-acre wooded campus.
467
Undergrads48.7%
Acceptance31.0%
Grad RatePhotos
Academics
10.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio84.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)31.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate3.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate467
Undergraduate Enrollment0
Graduate EnrollmentAdmissions
48.7%
Acceptance RateTest Optional
Test Policy$25
Application FeeFinancial Aid & Costs
$16,618
Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)Cost Breakdown
Tuition
$9,900
Room & Board
$6,218
Books & Supplies
$500
Financial Aid
91%
Receiving Aid67%
Pell Grant Recipients$10,993
Avg Grant (recipients)$5,717
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Campus Life
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Housing Capacity
800 beds
Housing Guarantee
Data not available
Dining
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Meal Plan Type
Data not available
Athletics
Quick Facts
Type
Private
Undergraduate Enrollment
467
Acceptance Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
31%
Tuition & Room/Board
$16,118
Affiliation
Evangelical Church
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Holly Springs, MS 38635
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