Rust College
tel: (601)252-8000
School Notes Overview:
RUST COLLEGE is a historically Black, coeducational, senior liberal arts college founded in 1866 by the Freedman's Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The College is dedicated to serve students with a variety of academic preparations, through instruction in the humanities, social behavior sciences, natural science, business, technology and education. Rust College recognizes the three-fold function of education as being teaching, research, and community service.
School Overview:
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| County | Marshall County, MS |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 816 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 154 students |
| Total Enrollment | 970 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 856 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 95 % |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 76 % |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $4,295 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 5% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $364 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 64% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,588 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 65% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,644 |
- The Rust College academic program offers degrees in sixteen areas of study. The curriculum is organized as follows: the required general education program, major and minor areas of study and electives. Rust College offers major areas of study in liberal arts and sciences.
- Rust College maintains an academic environment that fosters a love of learning, a spirit of independent inquiry, the free exchange of ideas, a broad and active Christian life, and a concern for the world at large. Rust College grants access to higher education for individuals who are, or have potential to be, academic talented, regardless of their social, economic, or educational background.
- The College is located in the city of Holly Springs in the Northwestern part of Mississippi, situated approximately 35 miles southeast of Memphis, Tennessee. The College address is 150 Rust Ave., Holly Springs, MS 38635.
- The Rust College is accredited by The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Social Work Degrees and the Associate of Science Degree.
In the News:
- Rust College welcomes homeowners (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
posted on July 23, 2010 at 05:24:00 pm
Rust College Community Development Corporation happily presented to Dwight Harris, '08, and his family the keys to their new Martin Street home. The presentation was held June 15. In attendance were Clencie L. Cotton, director of the CDC, and Lexine Smith of the Bank of Holly Springs. - In brief: Funeral scheduled for Marshall County sheriff’s deputy (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
posted on June 30, 2010 at 05:00:00 am
The funeral of Lt. Carol Scruggs, the Marshall County sheriff’s deputy who died last week when she lost control of her police cruiser, will be Thursday on the campus of Rust College in Holly Springs. - Foundation seeks partners for grant (South Reporter)
posted on June 24, 2010 at 02:07:06 am
Holly Springs and Marshall County were in the spotlight recently as professionals with the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi recruited partners for its four-year grant application - “Healthy Kids/Healthy Communities.” - Relay bounces back, raises $42K (South Reporter)
posted on June 16, 2010 at 11:06:45 pm
The Marshall County Relay For Life was considered a success this year, partly because weather permitted the act to go on and a good crowd turned out to enjoy fun and fellowship. - Education Notebook (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
posted on June 1, 2010 at 10:54:16 am
- Four students from Northeast Mississippi were among 52 students in the state to receive National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities. Felicity Flesher and Jillian Mattern of Oxford, Matthew Berk of Starkville and Aaron Moeller of Tupelo each received one of the scholarships.
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