ROTC at Rust College
Holly Springs, MS · private nonprofit
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Rust College. The nearest host schools are The University of Mississippi (Army, Navy and Air Force, 29 mi), University of Memphis (Army, Navy and Air Force, 36 mi) and Mississippi State University (Army and Air Force, 99 mi).
Nearest ROTC programs to Rust College
We have no ROTC unit or cross-town agreement on record for Rust College. Some schools arrange cross-town enrollment on request, so ask a nearby unit. If you know of a program here, tell us.
- The University of Mississippi28.9 mi away (straight line)
Army ROTC
Navy/Marine ROTC
Air Force/Space Force ROTC - University of Memphis36.5 mi away (straight line)Army ROTCNavy/Marine ROTCAir Force/Space Force ROTC
Admissions
| Admission rate | 49% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $13,265 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $13,265 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 12% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Rust College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Rust College has 467 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Rust College.
VA caution
- School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Rust College: FAQ
Does Rust College have ROTC?
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Rust College. The nearest host schools are The University of Mississippi (Army, Navy and Air Force, 29 mi), University of Memphis (Army, Navy and Air Force, 36 mi) and Mississippi State University (Army and Air Force, 99 mi).
Where is the nearest ROTC program to Rust College?
The nearest schools that host an ROTC unit are The University of Mississippi (Army, Navy and Air Force, 29 mi), University of Memphis (Army, Navy and Air Force, 36 mi) and Mississippi State University (Army and Air Force, 99 mi). Ask each unit whether it takes cross-town students from Rust College.
School links and location
These links belong to Rust College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
rustcollege.edu
- Admissions
rustcollege.edu
- Apply
rustcollege.edu
- Financial aid
rustcollege.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Holly Springs, MS 38635
IPEDS UNITID: 176318
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