Safety Score
30.30 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
MS Private Nonprofit 4-year Clery Act 2026 data
Rust College — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
Holly Springs, MS · 429 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 15 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 30.30 per 1,000 students · national rank #N/A.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 429 enrolled
Rust College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Holly Springs, MS, enrolling approximately 429 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 15 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 30.30 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #N/A nationally.
Rust College reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 15 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 30.30 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #N/A out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 429 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Rust College is "burglary" with 6 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is stable — moving from 5 in 2021 to 5 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers 6 reporting years for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.
National Rank
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State Rank (MS)
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within state peers
Incidents (2023)
5
across 11 crime categories
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $13,265
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $13,265
- Avg Net Price
- $12,587
- Median Debt
- $26,159
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 71%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 49%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 17%
- Retention Rate
- 84%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $25,641
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $32,275
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 66200%
Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only| Crime Type | 2023 (On-Campus) | 2022 (On-Campus) | 2021 (On-Campus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| aggravated_assault | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| burglary | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| motor_vehicle_theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| negligent_manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| rape | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| robbery | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| statutory_rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Total Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year recordsLiquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| drugs | 2023 | 2 | 1 |
| liquor | 2023 | 3 | 1 |
| weapons | 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| drugs | 2022 | 2 | 1 |
| liquor | 2022 | 3 | 1 |
| weapons | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| drugs | 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| liquor | 2021 | 3 | 1 |
| weapons | 2021 | 1 | 1 |
Rust College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.
MS
Rust College
30.30% top marginal rate
PR
ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez
0.00% top marginal rate
FL
Okaloosa Technical College
0.00% top marginal rate
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Safety Score 0.00
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Irving, TX · 429 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Carrington College-Stockton
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Safety Score 0.00
Community Christian College
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rust College safe?
Rust College has a safety score of 30.30 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #N/A nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Rust College?
Rust College reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Rust College?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Rust College compare to similar schools?
Rust College is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within MS. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does Rust College have fire safety data?
Yes. Rust College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Rust College's Safety Profile
Rust College in Holly Springs, MS enrolls 429 students and has a safety score of 30.30 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students . This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters — urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents remained at 5 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
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