Review the current tuition and fees for Rust College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Rust College ran $13,265 per year for undergraduates. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $1,880; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,385 |
| Fees | $1,880 |
| Total | $13,265 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Rust College cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Rust College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Rust College lands right around the average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Rust College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Rust College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,900 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,900 |
| One Year Ago | $11,385 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,385 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Rust College has shifted across recent years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 11.88%, so a year from now students could pay around $14,841.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $14,841 |
| In 2 Years | $16,604 |
| In 3 Years | $18,576 |
| In 4 Years | $20,783 |
| In 5 Years | $23,252 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $70,804.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Rust College, see the Rust College Financial Aid page.