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Rust College
- 150 Rust Ave
- Holly Springs, MS 38635
- OPEID College Code: 00243300
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- General Phone: (601) 252-8000
- President: David L Beckley
- Website: www.rustcollege.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 979
- College Mascot: Bearcats
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- Religious Affiliation
- United Methodist
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.rustcollege.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $10.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 630 | 852 | 1,482 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 278 (44%) | 432 (51%) | 710 (48%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 90 (32%) | 159 (37%) | 249 (35%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 202 | 81% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 14 | 17 |
| ACT ® English | 12 | 16 |
| ACT ® Math | 14 | 17 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 88%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 78% | 88% | 12% | 51% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,461 | $3,902 | $319 | $1,738 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 23.2% | 17.7% | 23.5% |
| Number in Default | 74 | 51 | 54 |
| Number in Repayment | 318 | 288 | 229 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,600 | $6,550 | $6,200 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,600 | $6,550 | $6,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $250 | $250 | $250 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,100 | $3,050 | $2,750 |
| Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 | $2,600 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,900 | $4,950 | $3,700 |
| Other Expenses | $3,100 | $2,900 | $2,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,700 | $2,900 | $3,100 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,950 | $12,850 | $11,800 |
| Out of State | $12,950 | $12,850 | $11,800 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,850 | $14,650 | $12,650 |
| Out of State | $14,850 | $14,650 | $12,650 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,550 | $10,300 | $9,550 |
| Out of State | $10,550 | $10,300 | $9,550 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ||
| Biology, Biological Sciences | - | 37 |
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 18 |
| Communications and Journalism | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | - | 12 |
| Journalism | - | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer Science | - | 11 |
| Education | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | - | - |
| Early Childhood Education | 7 | - |
| Elementary Education | - | - |
| English and Language Arts Teacher Education | - | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | - | 1 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | - | - |
| English Language and Literature | ||
| English Language and Literature, Letters, Other | - | 9 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | ||
| Child Care and Support Services Management | - | 15 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | ||
| Mathematics | - | 1 |
| Physical Sciences | ||
| Chemistry | - | 7 |
| Public Administration and Social Services | ||
| Social Work | - | 6 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies | ||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | - | - |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Political Science and Government | - | 5 |
| Social Sciences | - | - |
| Sociology | - | 6 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Music | - | 1 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 979 Undergraduate: 979
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 388 Female: 591
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 388 Female: 591
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 820 Part-Time: 159
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 820 Part-Time: 159
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 47 | 5% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 911 | 93% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | 20 | 2% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0.1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 257 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 235 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 188 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 47 | 5% |
| Ages 30-34 | 29 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 14 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 27 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 11 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 170 | 17% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 203 | 189 | 14 |
| Faculty Status | 50 | 46 | 4 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 50 | 46 | 4 |
| Primarily Instruction | 50 | 46 | 4 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 22 | 22 | - |
| Other Professionals | 42 | 39 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 89 | 82 | 7 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 43 | 40 | 3 |
| Skilled Crafts | 4 | 4 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 35 | 31 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $39,120 (39) | $39,267 (21) | $38,947 (18) |
| Professor | $49,804 (4) | $48,575 (2) | $51,033 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $41,130 (10) | $41,462 (5) | $40,798 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $38,605 (11) | $39,307 (7) | $37,375 (4) |
| Instructor | $35,036 (14) | $35,000 (7) | $35,071 (7) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,470 (7) | $44,465 (6) | $51,500 (1) |
| Professor | $55,814 (3) | $57,971 (2) | $51,500 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $36,442 (2) | $36,442 (2) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $38,981 (2) | $38,981 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $38,828 (46) | $38,626 (27) | $39,115 (19) |
| Professor | $48,031 (7) | $48,004 (4) | $48,068 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $41,130 (10) | $41,462 (5) | $40,798 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $37,253 (13) | $37,198 (9) | $37,375 (4) |
| Instructor | $34,643 (16) | $34,310 (9) | $35,071 (7) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 131 | 58 | 73 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 131 | 58 | 73 |
| Baseball | 17 | 17 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 48 | 20 | 28 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Tennis | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $4,796 | $6,210 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Baseball | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 29% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 20% |
| Female | 34% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 71% |
| Black | 27% |
| Unknown | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 6% |
| 5 Years | 12% |
| 6 Years | 29% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 11 | 7 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 5 | 5 |
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