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Rust College

Rust
#4573 / #1191
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#323
Most Desirable School
Historically black college in Mississippi

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About Rust College

According to Wikipedia, Rust College is a private historically black college in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Founded in 1866, it is the second-oldest private college in the state. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, it is one of ten historically black colleges and universities founded before 1868 that are still operating.

Rust College's Online Degrees

Rust College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
2,46779%25%88917

How Much Does Rust College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$9,900
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$7,969
30K - 48K$10,341
48K - 75K$10,643
75K - 110K$11,323
110K+$13,061

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Rust College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Rust College, then you can expect to earn an average of $26,600 per year. You also have a 88% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Rust College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
962962

Where is Rust College?

Rust College is located at 150 Rust Avenue, Holly Springs MS 38635

How Safe is Rust College?

Holly Springs has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Rust College Known For?

Rust College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Rust College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Sociology
#1663
World Rank
#1670
Historical Rank
#483
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Mathematics
#2266
World Rank
#2311
Historical Rank
#549
USA Rank
math Degrees
Chemistry
#3967
World Rank
#3975
Historical Rank
#911
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Business
#3889
World Rank
#3890
Historical Rank
#1049
USA Rank
business Degrees
Literature
#3745
World Rank
#3782
Historical Rank
#1235
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Political Science
#5788
World Rank
#5797
Historical Rank
#1356
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Biology
#5690
World Rank
#5711
Historical Rank
#1390
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Education
#6409
World Rank
#6365
Historical Rank
#1634
USA Rank
education Degrees
Social Work
#4366
World Rank
#4366
Historical Rank
#1666
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Criminal Justice
#3897
World Rank
#3900
Historical Rank
#1967
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Computer Science
#9545
World Rank
#9553
Historical Rank
#2512
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees

Who Are Rust College's Most Influential Alumni?

Rust College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Sociology, Mathematics, and History. Here are some of Rust College's most famous alumni:

Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells
An African-American civil rights activist .
Clinton LeSueur
A Journalist.
Willie Mitchell
Willie Mitchell
An American record producer and arranger.
Anita Ward
An American singer.
Larry Anderson
An American basketball coach.
Gwendolyn Wilson Fowler
An African-American pharmacist.
Leslie B. McLemore
An American mayor.
Dembo M. Badjie
A Politician.
F.C. Richardson
An American academic.
Jim Thomas
A Canadian football player.

Who Are Rust College's Most Influential Faculty?