More selective than 79% of Mississippi colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Rust College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
We don't have Rust College's Common Data Set yet, the college's own report of what it weighs in admissions, early decision and waitlist numbers. Work at Rust College or have its file? Send it to us.
Rust College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 49% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 35% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Rust College compared with other Mississippi colleges?
Rust College has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 15 Mississippi colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi College | 29% | 59% | $27,712 |
| 2 | Millsaps College | 43% | 57% | $26,034 |
| 3 | Alcorn State University | 45% | 57% | $13,265 |
| 4 | Rust College | 49% | 12% | $12,587 |
| 5 | Belhaven University | 50% | 49% | $15,676 |
| 6 | Tougaloo College | 60% | 33% | $17,043 |
| 7 | William Carey University | 60% | 60% | $14,258 |
| 8 | Mississippi State University | 78% | 67% | $17,595 |
| 9 | Blue Mountain Christian University | 89% | 55% | $24,016 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Mississippi colleges →
Who enrolls at Rust College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Rust College admissions questions
What is the Rust College acceptance rate?
Rust College accepts 49% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 595 of 1,715 applicants were admitted.
Does Rust College require the SAT or ACT?
Rust College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Rust College?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (103 of 595).
Is Rust College getting harder to get into?
Rust College accepted 49% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 35% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Rust College overview