Rust College Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Rust College is 34.7%.  Its admission rate is the 2nd lowest in Mississippi and the 149th 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, 595 out of the 1,715 who applied were admitted.

Rust College typically accepts and attracts "C+" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.66. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Rust College?

35% 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
• Score 890 on the SAT
• Score 17 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

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 2024

Testing Requirements

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

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Rust College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Rust College is 890 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 440-1339. Students who get into Rust College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Rust College ranks #13 in the state of Mississippi for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 890 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Rust College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 440 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 440, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 0, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Rust College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 890 SAT score range.

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 889, you have around a 35% chance of being admitted. A 1339 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 51% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Rust College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Rust College is 17, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 18.  The school ranks #15 in Mississippi for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 17. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally.

0 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Rust College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Rust College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Rust College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 17 score has around 35% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 66% with a 18 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

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

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?

Credits Accepted

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Rust College is highly competitive, you have a moderate chance of acceptance depending on your GPA and test scores. If you earn at least a 2.66 GPA, you will have a fair shot at getting in. Additionally, you should score a 890 on the SAT or 17 on the ACT to be competitive. If you can score a 1339 SAT you will be a very strong applicant.