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78.8%Acceptance
$13,840Tuition
428Students
27%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$32,275Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNAIAData: 2023-24HBCUUnited Methodist

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$13,840
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,840
Average Net Price
$8,751
Students Receiving Financial Aid
68.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$5,980
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$4,400
Books & Supplies
$500
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,320
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,159
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$277/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
21.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
63.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
68.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$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

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $8,751 per year at Rust College, far below the $13,840 sticker price. The college charges the same tuition whether you're from Mississippi or Maine. Lower-income families get the best deal, with those earning $30,000-$48,000 paying just $7,178 annually. Even families making over $110,000 pay only $7,027 per year. Over four years, expect to spend about $35,000 total.

Students typically graduate with $26,159 in debt, translating to $277 monthly payments. That's manageable compared to the $32,275 median salary graduates earn 10 years later. About 69% of students receive Pell Grants, and 28% get institutional aid averaging $8,549. This historically black Methodist college founded in 1866 keeps costs low for its 428 students. First-generation college students and those from lower-income backgrounds get the strongest financial support here.

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