Rust College: Review & Facts
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Rust College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 755 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1866 and is the only college located in Holly Springs, Mississippi.Rust College is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with United Methodist Church.
Academic Offerings
Rust College will give you the opportunity to obtain an associate's degree or bachelor's degree.Majors
Offered
Offered
20
Rust College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 20 majors. The most popular concentrations are Communication and Journalism, Biology, Education, Broadcasting, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The student retention rate at Rust College is relatively low at 66% (close to Mississippi average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.
Student Retention
66%
Fair
The graduation rate at Rust College is low - 31%.Student to faculty ratio at Rust College is good -- 8:1. Read more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition price is close to the nationwide median, about $9,900 per academic year. The additional fees at Rust College beyond tuition are about $300; which comes to $10,200 annually.Read the details about Rust College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
79%
Doable
According to government data, 2,467 applications were submitted and 1,943 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.This college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.
Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Rust College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$1,900
Low
Rust College provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Rust College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
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D
Unsafe
Rust College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 800 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is low - roughly $1,900 a year.Based on the college crime numbers, Rust College appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Rust College Location and Address
Postal Address:Rust College
150 Rust Avenue
Holly Springs, Mississippi
38635, USA
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