Rust College's published cost of attendance is $23,107. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $12,546, middle-income families pay around $13,878, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,356.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $23,107 |
| Tuition and Fees | $13,265 |
| Room and Board | $6,217 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,520 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $12,587 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,546 |
| $30–48k | $9,481 |
| $48–75k | $13,878 |
| $75–110k | $8,797 |
| $110k+ | $18,356 |
Rust College's published cost of attendance is $23,107. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $12,546, middle-income families pay around $13,878, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,356. Azimuth ranks Rust College #342 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Rust College participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The difference between published sticker price and actual net price can be substantial—see the net price illusion for how that gap shapes affordability decisions. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA, and aid packages are determined based on demonstrated financial need. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,159, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $5,287; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures—see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $41,313, median federal debt of $26,159 projects to a monthly payment of about $296 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios—including Parent PLUS planning—use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Rust College earn median 4-year earnings of $41,313, placing Rust College in the 1.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,661 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 19.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Rust College #1409 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Journalism reports 30 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $41,398. Biology, General reports 25 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $33,981. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods reports 14 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $35,634.
