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Rust College Scholarships

150 Rust Ave Tuition In/Out-State: $6,600 / $6,600 Total Fall Enrollment: 979
Holly Springs , MS 38635 Books and Supplies: $250 Applicants Admitted: 48%
(601) 252-8000 On-campus Room and Board: $3,100 Receiving Aid of Some Type: 88%
www.rustcollege.edu Undergraduate Application Fee: $10 Receiving Institutional Aid: 51% , $1,738 on average
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
  • Rust College General Information

    Will I get in?
    Address
    150 Rust Ave, Holly Springs, MS 38635
    Phone Number
    (601) 252-8000
    Web Address
    www.rustcollege.edu
    Mission Statement
    Rust College Mission Statement RUST COLLEGE is a historically Black, co-educational, senior liberal arts college founded in 1866 by the Freedman’s Aid Society of The Methodist Episcopal Church. The College is related to the United Methodist Church, and dedicated to serve the students with a variety of academic preparations, through instruction in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, natural science, business, technology and education. Rust College recognizes the three-fold functions of education as being teaching, research and community service. Its primary mission however, is teaching. It offers a well-rounded program designed to acquaint students with cultural, moral, and spiritual values, both in theory and in practice. Rust College provides an opportunity for education to all, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin or ethnic background.
    Type of School
    Four or more years, Private not-for-profit
    Religious affiliation
    United Methodist
    Highest degree offered
    Bachelors
    Calendar
    Semester
    Setting
    Town, distant from an urban area
    Distance learning opportunities
    No

    Rust College Size

    Total enrollment
    1,486
    Enrolled full time
    1,029
    Enrolled part time
    457
    For a 12-month period as of 2007.

    Rust College Student Body

    Men enrolled full time
    395
    Women enrolled full time
    634
    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    0%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    0%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    89%
    Hispanic
    0%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    4%
    Non-Resident Alien
    7%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    0%
  • Rust College Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $10
    Applied
    1,482
    Admitted
    710
    Enrolled
    249
    Admitted %
    48%

    Rust College Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Recommended
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Recommended
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Recommended
    Recommendations
    Required
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Recommended

    Rust College Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    -
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    -
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    -
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    -
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    -
    Students submitting ACT
    81%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    14
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    17
  • Rust College Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $6,600
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $6,600
    Books and Supplies
    $250
    On-campus room and board
    $3,100
    Off-campus room and board
    $4,900

    Rust College Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    88%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    88% , $3,902 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    51% , $1,738 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    78% , $3,461 on average
  • Rust College Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelor
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 0 25
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Associate Bachelor
    Business Administration and Management, General 1 10
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Associate Bachelor
    Broadcast Journalism 0 10
    Journalism 0 2
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Associate Bachelor
    Computer Science 0 18
    Education Associate Bachelor
    Biology Teacher Education 0 0
    Elementary Education and Teaching 0 3
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0 1
    Mathematics Teacher Education 0 0
    Social Science Teacher Education 0 1
    English Language and Literature/Letters Associate Bachelor
    English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 0 10
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Associate Bachelor
    Child Care and Support Services Management 0 13
    Mathematics and Statistics Associate Bachelor
    Mathematics, General 0 0
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Associate Bachelor
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 0 1
    Physical Sciences Associate Bachelor
    Chemistry, General 0 3
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Associate Bachelor
    Social Work 0 4
    Social Sciences Associate Bachelor
    Political Science and Government, General 0 12
    Social Sciences, General 0 2
    Sociology 0 3
    Visual and Performing Arts Associate Bachelor
    Music, General 0 1
  • Rust College Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -
    Priority application deadline
    May 5th
    Financial aid priority deadline
    -
    Regular application deadline
    No closing date
    Fall application deadline
    Jul 15th
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    Aug 15th
    SAT Subject score report due
    -
    Financial aid deadline
    May 1st
    Transfer priority application deadline
    Jul 15th
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    Rolling admission
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student by
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    May 1st
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -
    Deadline for housing deposit
    -
  • Rust College Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
    -
    Application Link
    www.rustcollege.edu
    Scholarship Calculator Link
    -
    Facebook Link
    -
    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    -
    Enable Regional Events
    -
    Next Connect Link Url
    -
    Next Connect Link Text
    -
    Next Connect Description
    -

    Rust College Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
    Football program
    -
    Basketball program
    -
    Baseball program
    -
    Cross country/track program
    -

    Rust College Military Programs

    ROTC
    No
    Army
    No
    Navy
    No
    Air Force
    No

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