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Rust College

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Rust College: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Rust College is a university in the United States that offers a small set of degree options and suits students who want a focused liberal arts study path. It may appeal to applicants who are comfortable checking programme details directly, since the published catalogue is limited.

  2. What you can study

    Study options include a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and graduate study in Liberal Arts, Eastern Classics, and Middle Eastern Classics. The institution currently lists 4 programmes across bachelor's and master's level study.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the website for entry requirements, document lists, deadlines, and any programme-specific conditions. If you are applying from abroad, confirm how your previous qualifications are reviewed and whether any additional steps are needed for your chosen degree.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee range for international students; confirm the current tuition directly with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on your housing, food, transport, and personal spending in Holly Springs, Mississippi.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published, so confirm this before applying. Also check visa support, transcript evaluation, deadlines, and whether your chosen programme has any extra requirements for applicants from outside the United States.

  6. How it compares

    In the United States, Rust College sits in a very large higher-education system with 2,515 universities, but it stands out as a small, focused institution with only 4 listed programmes. That makes it different from broad multi-faculty universities: it is a tighter option for students who already know they want liberal arts or classics study.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them β€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Rust College

What type of institution is Rust College?

Rust College is a public university in the United States.

What degree levels are available?

It offers bachelor's and master's degree study.

What programmes are listed?

The listed programmes are Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Master of Arts in Liberal Arts, Master of Arts in Eastern Classics, and Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Classics.

Where is Rust College located?

It is in Holly Springs, Mississippi.

Overview

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.

Programs at Rust College

29 programs across 2 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

Accounting

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Biology

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Chemistry

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Childcare Management

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science & IT

Computer Science

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

English

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Forensic Science

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Education

General Education

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Health Science

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Marketing

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Mathematics

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Music & Performing Arts

Music

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Religion

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Social Work

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Sociology

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⏱ 4 years πŸŽ“ Full Time

Diploma

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

Scholarships at Rust College

Partial

New Mexico Grant

St. Joseph College (CT)

Automatic grant reducing tuition for eligible students attending the Santa Fe campus.

Open Rolling
Partial

Pritzker Pell Match

St. Joseph College (CT)

Matches the Pell Grant with an additional scholarship, effectively doubling its value.

Open Rolling

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance β€” verify with official sources before applying.

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