Rust Softball
Rust College · Bearcats
HBCUAC · Holly Springs, MS
$14K
In-state tuition
Up to 10
Scholarships
equivalencies
27%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $6K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Rust softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in NAIA.
- Conference level
- Division III / NAIA
- Est. year, all in
- $19,820Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 81%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 429
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- NAIA
- Conference
- HBCUAC
- Location
- Holly Springs, MS
- Scholarships
- Up to 10 equivalencies
What Rust Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
NAIA contact rules for Rust. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.
Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
When Coaches Can Contact You
No contact restrictions — coaches can reach out at any time
Campus Visits
Campus visits available year-round
Offers & Commitments
NAIA softball can award up to 10 scholarships' worth of aid, split among any number of players. The NAIA has no association-wide letter of intent: the school's financial-aid agreement is the real commitment, so ask what it covers.
Key Dates
- No contact restrictions apply
- No NAIA-wide letter of intent — the school's financial-aid agreement is the commitment
- Eligibility determined by the NAIA Eligibility Center
- Freshman eligibility: a 2.3+ GPA, or two of three — 18 ACT / 970 SAT, 2.0+ GPA, top half of class
Updated for 2026-27 NCAA rules
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Marzea Sattwhite
Head Coach
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Tournament Attendance
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Attended in past seasons
Events already played where the organizer listed Rust as attending. A guide to where this program tends to recruit — not a commitment to this year's schedule.
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Camps & Clinics
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by Rust College softball?
Start by filling out the Rust College recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Rust College coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Rust College offer softball scholarships?
Rust College is a NAIA program. Up to 10 equivalencies.
Who is the head coach at Rust College?
The current head coach is Marzea Sattwhite. Check the school's athletic site for contact information.
Location
Recruiting Difficulty
This program offers good opportunities for dedicated student-athletes. Travel ball experience and solid academics will strengthen your candidacy.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $32,275/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $25,641/yr
- Median student debt
- $26,159
- Admission rate
- 49%
Consider ROI — 10-year median earnings vs. four years of published tuition
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; tuition from IPEDS.
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Quick Facts
- Division
- NAIA
- Conference
- HBCUAC
- State
- MS
- Camps Listed
- Coming soon
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