Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
428
Graduation Rate
27%
Student-Faculty Ratio
6:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$32,275
Retention Rate
10%
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$13,840
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,840
Avg Net Price
$8,751
Room & Board
$5,980
Total COA
$18,448
Median Debt
$26,159
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$8,487
$30,001–48,000
$7,178
$48,001–75,000
$11,635
$75,001–110,000
$9,226
$110,001+
$7,027
Pell Grant Rate: 69%
Federal Loan Rate: 63%
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Sticker Price$19,820
Estimated Net Price$8,751 (avg)
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Rust College's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
27%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$32,275
Retention Rate
10%
Median Debt
$26,159
Top Programs
Biology
27.5%
Business & Marketing
21.3%
Communication
17.5%
Education
8.8%
Social Sciences
6.3%
Computer Science
3.8%
Family & Consumer Sciences
3.8%
Mathematics & Statistics
3.8%
English
2.5%
Physical Sciences
2.5%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | 37 | $29,520 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 16 | $26,831 |
| Social Work | 15 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 11 | $29,339 |
| Journalism | 10 | $27,565 |
| Computer Science | 8 | — |
| Sociology | 7 | — |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 6 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 3 | — |
| Mathematics | 3 | — |
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | — |
| Chemistry | 2 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2 | — |
| Public Administration | 1 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | — |
Demographics
Men 50%Women 50%
White
0.2%
Black
92.8%
Hispanic
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
International
4.2%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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