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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.
Campus Location150 Rust Ave The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 119 | 20 |
| Associate | 5 | 2 |
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)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,000 |
| Room and board | $ 3,120 |
| Books and supplies | $ 250 |
| Other | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid: Rust College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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Schools Similar to Rust College
| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakwood University | Huntsville, AL | 1,824 |
| 2 | Stillman College | Tuscaloosa, AL | 915 |
| 3 | Talladega College | Talladega, AL | 350 |
| 4 | Tougaloo College | Tougaloo, MS | 856 |
| 5 | Texas College | Tyler, TX | 774 |
| 6 | Paine College | Augusta, GA | 917 |
| 7 | Pacific Union College | Angwin, CA | 1,363 |
| 8 | Miles College | Fairfield, AL | 1,210 |
| 9 | Jarvis Christian College | Hawkins, TX | 712 |
| 10 | Mount Sinai School of Medicine | New York, NY | 878 |
Admissions (2008-2009)
Applicants Admitted Men 36% Women 42% All 40%
Faculty
Tenure (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 45 |
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.
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Highlights
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Rust College Highlights
- 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.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Biology Teacher Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Social Science Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature/Letters
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Broadcast Journalism
- Journalism
MUSIC
- Music
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
Selected Careers of Interest
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- Administrative Services Managers
- Advertising Managers
- Biological Technicians
- Biomedical Engineers
- Chief Executives
- Computer Programmers
- Computer Support Specialists
- Computer Systems Managers
- Credit Analysts
- Engineering Managers
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Examiners
- Financial Managers
- Financial Specialists
- General Managers
- Insurance Underwriters
- Loan Counselors
- Loan Officers
- Logisticians
- Management Analysts
- Marketing Managers
- Medical Scientists
- Operations Research Analysts
- Preschool And Child Care Administrators
- Purchasing Managers
- Sales Managers
- Software Engineers For Applications
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