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Rust College

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Overview

Founded in 1866, the Rust College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Holly Springs (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Mississippi. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Rust College (RC) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Rust College (RC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 158-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. RC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Rust College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Rust College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Rust College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Rust College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym RC
Founded 1866
Motto By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them
Colours Royal blue and white
Mascot Bearcat
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official Rust College general video presentation.

University Location

Address 150 Rust Avenue
Holly Springs
38635 Mississippi
United States
Rust College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Rust College Phone Number +1 (662) 252 8000
Rust College Fax Number +1 (662) 252 6107

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Rust College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Rust College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Rust College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Rust College.

Rust College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Rust College's admission information.

Rust College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Historically Black Institution and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among this specific ethnic group(s).


Rust College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Rust College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Rust College's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is considered but not required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Rust College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Rust College's Admission Office Admission Office

150 Rust Avenue
Holly Springs 38635-2328
(662) 252 8000
888 886 8492

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Rust College.

Rust College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Rust College has an enrollment range of 500-999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Rust College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).


Rust College's Control Type Control Type

Rust College is a private higher education institution.


Rust College's Entity Type Entity Type

Rust College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Rust College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Rust College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Historically Black Institution and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific ethnic group(s).


Rust College is Christian-Methodist Religious Affiliation

Rust College has a Christian-Methodist affiliation (United Methodist Church - www.gbhem.org).


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Rust College's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size & Setting Four-year, very small, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, higher part-time institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Rust College's main facilities:


Rust College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

Rust College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 127,000 physical volumes, 435 digital/electronic media and 6 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 8 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Rust College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Rust College's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Rust College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 800 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Rust College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Rust College's main services:


Rust College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Rust College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Rust College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Rust College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Rust College's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Rust College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Rust College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1970


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Rust College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Mississippi State Department of Education
  • University Senate of the United Methodist Church


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Rust College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Rust College 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Rust College's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Rust College's Facebook page Rust College's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Rust College's X (formerly Twitter) page Rust College's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Rust College's YouTube channel Rust College's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Rust College's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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