Rust College Baseball
Rust College (Rust) · Holly Springs, Mississippi · Private nonprofit university
Rust College Baseball coaches
Coaches at Rust College who recruit Men's Baseball, head coach first.
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The program
Where Rust College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NAIA
- Conference
- HBCU Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- rustathletics.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Neither Required nor Recommended.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 10 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 12% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Rust College in Holly Springs.
- Location
- Holly Springs, Mississippi
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- United Methodist
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- rustcollege.edu
About Rust College Baseball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
John Bates is the Head Baseball Coach for Rust College Baseball, verified September 2026. Rust College (Rust) competes in NAIA Baseball as a member of the HBCU Athletic Conference. Rust College is a small private school in Holly Springs, Mississippi with 467 undergraduates, a 49% acceptance rate and an average net price of $8,234 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Rust College Baseball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail John Bates, the Head Baseball Coach. Rust College has 1 coach for Baseball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, and measurables like exit velocity, 60-yard time or pitching velocity in the subject line and first sentences. NAIA coaches have flexible recruiting rules and can contact you early.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video with game at-bats or bullpen work, with the link near the top so John can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Rust College typically score 440 – 1339 on the SAT and 17 – 18 on the ACT, and testing is neither required nor recommended. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Rust College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Rust College Baseball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Rust College NAIA?
Yes. Rust College competes in NAIA Baseball, in the HBCU Athletic Conference.
Is Rust College public or private?
Rust College is a private nonprofit school in Holly Springs, Mississippi.
What conference is Rust College Baseball in?
The HBCU Athletic Conference.
Does Rust College offer athletic scholarships for Baseball?
Rust College competes in NAIA, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Rust College Baseball have?
1 coach, led by John Bates, the Head Baseball Coach.
How much does Rust College cost?
In-state tuition is $11,385 and out-of-state tuition is $11,385 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $8,234.
What is the Rust College acceptance rate?
49% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Rust College?
Admitted students typically score 440 – 1339 on the SAT and 17 – 18 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Rust College Baseball coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.