Mississippi

Rust College

Holly Springs, Mississippi

Private nonprofitBachelor's degreesFounded 1866Distant townHBCUSEVP certified
Rust College campus
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About

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 (HBCUs) founded before 1868 that are still operating.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$13,265
Estimated total for international students
US$23,559
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
467
International undergraduates
4%
Students per teacher
10 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
49%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
11%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$35,151

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (25)

Bachelor's degrees23 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature/Letters, OtherHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInternational BusinessJournalismMarketingMathematicsMusicPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic AdministrationSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologyTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Associate's degrees2 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.