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Rust College was founded by the Freedman's Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church on November 24, 1866. It was named Shaw University in 1870, and given its current name in 1915. This historically Black, coeducational, private, liberal arts college sits on a 126-acre campus in Holly Springs, Mississippi.
Rust College offers Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Social Work degree programs. Students can choose from over 15 courses, which are offered through the following academic divisions:
Students can participate in intercollegiate sports like basketball, volleyball, cross country, baseball, tennis, track and field, softball, and soccer. Rust College is also home to several Greek societies, including Phi Beta Sigma, Delta Sigma Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi, and Zeta Phi Beta.
Rust College is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Holly Springs, MS. The school is officially a United Methodist school. Rust College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Bachelor's degree.
Students at Rust College often study media, science, and family and social work.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. In 2007-2008, 60% of applicants were rejected at Rust College.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Rust College offers classes to 979 students (897 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.
Rust College has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Rust College does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Independent Mid-South Region competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Rust College Mission Statement
RUST COLLEGE is a historically Black, co-educational, senior liberal arts college founded in 1866 by the FreedmanĘs 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."
More complete details are provided below.
Rust College
150 Rust Ave
Holly Springs, MS 38635
General Phone: (601) 252-8000
http://www.rustcollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 28 | biology, chemistry |
| Liberal Arts | 27 | political science, English language and literature, sociology, social services |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | computer science |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | child care management, social work |
| Media | 12 | broadcast journalism, journalism |
| Business And Management | 11 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 9 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, English teaching, social science teaching, biology teaching, math teaching |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | parks and recreation management |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Rust College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 119 | 20 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 2 |
Rust College is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Rust College had a total enrollment of 979 students (897 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 93% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 35% |
| Tennessee | 34% |
| Illinois | 19% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
Rust College offers campus housing for 863 of its 897 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Holly Springs, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,000 | 2,000 | 40% | 336 | 17% |
| Men | 1,500 | 540 | 36% | 111 | 21% |
| Women | 3,500 | 1,460 | 42% | 225 | 15% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 12 | 16 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 17 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 17 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 75% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,000 |
| Room and board | $ 3,120 |
| Books and supplies | $ 250 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Rust College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 243300)
Rust College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 25 | 20 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $48,476 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $48,383 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $41,218 | 4 | $40,182 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $39,442 | 3 | $37,000 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $40,833 | 9 | $35,778 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $41,624 | 18 | $38,655 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Independent Mid-South Region |
| Baseball | Independent Mid-South Region |
| Track | Independent Mid-South Region |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
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, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rust College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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