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Private 4 Year

Rust College Admission Requirements

Holly Springs, Mississippi

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Your chances of getting into Rust College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

37.6%
Admission Difficulty for Rust College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition High 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Rust College is 37.6%.  Its admission rate is the lowest in Mississippi and the 130th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Rust College and can you get accepted?

Rust College is a highly competitive school to get into. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 981 out of the 2,609 who applied were admitted.

Rust College typically accepts and attracts "C+" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.66. 36% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Rust College?

38% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Rust College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 2.66 or better
  • Earn C+ grades in high school
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Rust College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.66

Typical High School Grades 

C+

What GPA do you need to get into Rust College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Rust College are to have around a 2.66 high school GPA. You can get into Rust College with below average high school grades.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Rust College will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Rust College is 2.66 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn C+ letter grades and regularly score around 77-79 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #15 in Mississippi for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Rust College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.7 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Rust College SAT Scores

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to Rust College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Rust College
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Rust College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Rust College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Rust College
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Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
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Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Rust College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,669 940 2,609
Accepted 627 354 981
Acceptance Rate 38% 38% 38%
Enrolled 224 125 349
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 36% 35% 36%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Rust College is $10.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Rust College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Rust College Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Considered but not required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Considered but not required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Rust College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Rust College often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176318 IPEDS survey data for Rust College.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into Rust College?

38% of those who apply are granted admission to Rust College. Admission competition is high and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.