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Rust College Men's Cross Country

The Rust College men's cross country program competes in NAIA as a member of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference, based in Holly Springs, Mississippi. The program is better funded than 15% of NAIA men's cross country programs, earning a D for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 16% of NAIA men's cross country programs, and the school is more affordable than 82% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
20
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
NAIA
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Gulf Coast Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
517
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
49%
State
Mississippi
City
Holly Springs
Address
150 Rust Avenue
Staff
Damien Brigham
Head Coach
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 16% of NAIA men's cross country programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
84%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
12%
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 82% of NAIA men's cross country 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.
$6,218
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$12,037
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$25
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 15% of NAIA men's cross country programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$45,679
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$11,287
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$2,099
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (662) 252-8000

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