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Rust College (RC)

Black Pinpoint 150 Rust Avenue | Holly Springs, MS | 38635

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01. Overview

What the school is known for:

Rust College is the second-oldest private college in the state of Mississippi, operating under the threefold educational vision of teaching, research, and community service. Stu dents can choose from twenty bachelor's degrees and two associate degrees across five academic divisions, though for balance, all students have a year's worth of general education requirements. There are also pre-professional curriculums available for students who intend to get secondary degrees after graduation, as well as programs for non-traditional students. And for students of exceptional academic ability, the Honors Program provides additional opportunities for personal engagement, intellectual involvement, and com munity growth. Any student needing additional academic support can receive tutoring, mentoring, or counseling via Student Support Services.

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

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Best Northeast
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Green Colleges
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The Best 389 Colleges

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
3,983
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Acceptance Rate
46%

SAT & ACT Test Scores

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
14 - 21

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Testing Policies

Non-Academic

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First Generation

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
81/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$8,100
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$250
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$1,600
On-Campus Room and Board
3700
Approximate Expenses per year
$13,650

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
17 : 1
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Total Faculty
50
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Terminal Degree
25

Gender

Minority
45
Men
30
Women
20
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's

Prominent Alumni

Zondra Hughes

Acclaimed journalist

Anita Ward

Nationally known singer

Carolyn McKinney

Attorney for Amoco Corp.

Cleveland Payne

Nationally known author

06. Student Body

Gender

63% female37% male

Students

88% are
full time12% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
922

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Campus Environment
Village
Help finding off-campus housing
No

Most Popular Places On Campus

Leontyne Price Library Exhibits

James Elam Chapel

McDonald Science Building

David Beckley Conference Center

McMillan Multi-Purpose Center

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Ida B. Wells Museum

Marshall County Historical Museum

Strawberry Plains Plantation (Audubon Society)

Holly Springs Pilgrimage

Hillcrest Cemetery

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

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Office of Admissions 150 Rust Avenue Holly Springs, MS 38635
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662-525-8000

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:

Visits

CLASS VISITS

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Airport: Memphis (40 minutes away) Bus: Holly Springs


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

45 miles southeast of Memphis, TN on US Hwy. 78 and Hwy. 7

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Hampton Inn Hotel (662-252-5444) Heritage Inn and Restaurant (662-252-1120) Magnolia Inn (662-252-7770)


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Men's Sports (Bearcats)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Bearcats)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
35
Number of Honor Societies
7
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
5

12. Student Services

Day Care
Health

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Application DeadlinesJun 30
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Notification DateApr 1

Required Forms

FAFSA
School

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,744
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,377
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,241
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$5,744
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based Federal Pell
02 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
03 - Need-Based SEOG
04 - Need-Based United Negro College Fund

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
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03 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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04 EDUCATION.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Business Teacher Education.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Social Science Teacher Education.
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05 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
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06 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
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07 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
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08 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
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09 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Social Work.
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10 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Social Sciences, General.
  • Sociology.
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11 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Music, Other.

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