Rust College

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150 Rust Ave
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(601) 252-8000
Website: www.rustcollege.edu
Location: Southeast
Calendar: Semester

Get a snapshot of Rust College with this general overview, including student enrollment and graduation rates, average test scores, student demographics, and more.


Mission Statement

RUST COLLEGE?S 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.

School Characteristics

Student Population
1,001
Students
Private not-for-profit University
Private not-for-profit
Student Population
$8,600 per year


Length of Study: Four or more years
Religious Affiliation: United Methodist

Test Scores & GPA

Average GPA: GPA Unavailable
Average ACT: Not Available
Average SAT: Not Available

School Profile

Total Enrollment: 1,001
Retention Rate: 57%
Graduation Rate: Not Available

School Accreditation

National: Yes
Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Comm. on Colleges
Federal: No

Male / Female Enrollment

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Total Enrollment

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