Rust College Admission
Application Fee
$10
Acceptance Rate
78.76%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
9.47%
Freshmen Enrollment
184
SAT Scores
1,295
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,467 students have applied and 1,943 students have allowed to admit to Rust College (Acceptance rate: 78.76%). Rust's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 9.47 % where 184 students have finally enrolled out of 1,943 admitted students.
Rust acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Millsaps College and Tougaloo College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 58.57%).
Rust enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 11.20%).
How to Apply to Rust College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Rust.
| Admission | www.rustcollege.edu/administration/enrollment-services/index.html |
|---|---|
| Online Application | rustcollege.typeform.com/to/Gy7V5Q |
| Financial Aid | www.rustcollege.edu/administration/financial-aid/index.html |
| Net Price Calculator | www.rustcollege.edu/administration/financial-aid/npcalc.htm |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Rust and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Rust College is 1,295 and the average ACT score is 17. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Rust College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,286). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rust College | 1,295 | 17 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,286 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi | 1,073 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Rust College, 25 students submitted SAT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,295 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 215 | 650 | 669 |
| Mathematics | 225 | 645 | 670 |
| Total | 440 | 1,295 | 1,339 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Rust College, 138 students submitted ACT scores (75% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 17 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| English | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Rust Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Rust College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |