Rust College

Rust College is a historically black liberal arts college located in Holly Springs, Mississippi. The college was founded in 1866 by Northern missionaries known as the Freedman's Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The college offers bachelor’s and associate’s degree in several subjects through several divisions of study:

• Division of Business
• Division of Education
• Division of Humanities
• Division of Science & Mathematics
• Division of Social Science

Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Omega Psi Phi are some of the honor societies and fraternities available to the students at Rust. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Bearcats.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Methodist religious affiliation.
• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in science, family and social work, and media.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Selective admissions.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Rust College is a historically black college.

Student enrollment was 979 in 2007-2008 (897 full-time equivalent).

About 33% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 67% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Rust College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Rust College provides on-campus housing for 863 of its 897 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the Independent Mid-South Region for major sports.

Admissions (2008-2009)