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Rust College Men's Baseball

The Rust College men's baseball program competes in NAIA as a member of the Independent Mid-South Region, based in Holly Springs, Mississippi. The program is better funded than 28% of NAIA men's baseball programs, earning a D for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 4% of NAIA men's baseball programs, and the school is more affordable than 80% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
58
Division
NCAA/NAIA competitive tier for this program.
NAIA
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Independent Mid-South Region
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
423
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
35%
State
Mississippi
City
Holly Springs
Address
150 Rust Avenue
Staff
John Bates
Head Coach
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 28% of NAIA men's baseball programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$230,233
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$31,425
Head Coach Compensation
Total annual head coach compensation.
$95,868
Recruiting Expenses
Annual program spending on recruiting activities.
$11,983
Avg. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$2,099
F

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 4% of NAIA men's baseball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
10%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
37%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$25,641
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$32,275
B

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 80% of NAIA men's baseball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$11,385
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$11,385
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$8,751
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$10
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (662) 252-8000

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