
For the application year 2023, Rust College had a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 34.6%, accepting 595 out of 1,715 applicants. This is a notable decrease from the previous application year 2022, where the acceptance rate was substantially higher at 78.7%, with 1,943 students accepted from 2,467 applicants. The trend shows increased selectivity over the years; for instance, in 2021 the acceptance rate was 37.6%, while it was 50.2% in 2019. Overall, the data indicates a tightening admission process as the applicant numbers fluctuate significantly along with acceptance rates.