What division is Rust?

Rust competes at the NAIA level in the HBCU Athletic Conference.

What GPA do you need for Rust?

The average GPA at Rust is 2.7. This program has accessible academic requirements.

Rust has an enrollment of approximately 467 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Rust?

Rust has an acceptance rate of 49%.

How do I get recruited to play at Rust?

To get recruited at Rust, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Rust's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Rust

Holly Springs, MSNAIAHBCU Athletic Conference

HBCUVisit athletics site

NAIA

Division

467

Enrollment

2.7

Avg GPA

49%

Acceptance

12%

Graduation

84%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Accessible academics. Most recruits clear the 2.6+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Rust is a NAIA program in the HBCU Athletic Conference, located in Holly Springs, MS. Coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions are all mapped here. HBCU designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

2.7

Graduation

12%

Acceptance

49%

Student:Faculty

10:1

Retention

84%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$25,641

Coaching Staff

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Why this exists

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About Rust Athletics

Rust is a NAIA athletic program located in Holly Springs, MS, competing in the HBCU Athletic Conference. With an enrollment of 467 students, Rust offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Rust is 2.7. The school maintains a 12% graduation rate.

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