Study at Rust College

 Profile of Rust College

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.

Course Topics

Students at Rust College often study media, science, and family and social work.

Rust College Selectivity

The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. In 2007, 52% of applicants were rejected at Rust College.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Enrollment

Rust College offers classes to 979 students (882 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.

Student Life

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 Freedmans 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."