Roster Retention
How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Rust College Baseball?
25% of freshmen who join Rust College baseball stay on the roster for all four years — below the NAIA average of 29%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 31%. On average, players spend 2.0 seasons on the Rust College roster.
Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.
Career Outcomes
What Do Rust College Baseball Players Do After College?
20% of Rust College baseball alumni go into marketing, the most common career path among the 26 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include education (20%), government (20%). Top employers include Rust College, Pappadeaux Seafood.
Career Category Breakdown
Based on LinkedIn data for 26 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.
Coaching Staff
Who Coaches Rust College Baseball?
John Bates is the head baseball coach at Rust College and has been with the program for 3-7 years. Rust College competes in the HBCU Athletic Conference as a NAIA program in Holly Springs, MS.
Academics & Admissions
What Are the Academics Like at Rust College?
Rust College has a 35% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 2.66 for admitted students, with a 25% graduation rate — below the NAIA average of 45%. 10% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.
Total undergraduate enrollment at Rust College is 428 students.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Rust College?
Attending Rust College costs approximately $13,840 per year, with the average student receiving $8,751 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $5,089 per year. 69% of students at Rust College receive financial aid.
Tuition vs. Financial Aid
Program History & Division
What Division Is Rust College Baseball?
Rust College is a NAIA baseball program competing in the HBCU Athletic Conference, located in Holly Springs, MS.
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