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RUST COLLEGE’S MISSION STATEMENT

RUST COLLEGE is a historically Black, co-educational, senior liberal arts college founded in 1866 by the Freedman’s Aid Society of The Methodist Episcopal Church. The College is related to the United Methodist Church, and dedicated to serve the students with a variety of academic preparations, through instruction in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, natural science, business, technology and education. Rust College recognizes the three-fold functions of education as being teaching, research and community service. Its primary mission however, is teaching. It offers a well-rounded program designed to acquaint students with cultural, moral, and spiritual values, both in theory and in practice. Rust College provides an opportunity for education to all, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin or ethnic background.
Admission information :


Undergraduate application fee (2013-2014):	$10

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2013

	Total	Male	Female
Number of applicants	3,152	1,177	1,975
Percent admitted	14%	16%	13%
Percent admitted who enrolled	66%	55%	74%

Admissions Considerations	Required	Recommended
Secondary school GPA	X
Secondary school rank		X
Secondary school record	X
Completion of college-preparatory program		X
Recommendations	X
Formal demonstration of competencies		X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)	X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)	X

Test Scores: Fall 2013 (enrolled first-time students)

Students submitting scores	Number	Percent
SAT	6	2%
ACT	223	77%

Test Scores	25th Percentile*	75th Percentile**
NOTES: * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading	310	360
SAT Math	320	440
SAT Writing	340	360
ACT Composite	13	14
ACT English	11	12
ACT Math	15	16

Estimated expenses for academic year	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
Tuition and fees	$7,610	$8,100	$8,300	$8,900	7.2%
Books and supplies	$250	$250	$250	$250	0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board	$3,320	$3,700	$3,850	$4,000	3.9%
Other	$2,200	$2,450	$2,200	$2,250	2.3%
Off Campus
Room and board	$4,400	$4,400	$4,400	$4,400	0.0%
Other	$2,600	$2,850	$2,600	$2,650	1.9%
Off Campus with Family
Other	$4,200	$4,450	$4,200	$4,250	1.2%
Total Expenses	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
On Campus	$13,380	$14,500	$14,600	$15,400	5.5%
Off Campus	$14,860	$15,600	$15,550	$16,200	4.2%
Off Campus with Family	$12,060	$12,800	$12,750	$13,400	5.1%

Financial Aid Office Phone: (662) 252-8000

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Any student financial aid1	268	99%	——	——
Grant or scholarship aid	262	97%	$1,544,506	$5,895
Federal grants	255	94%	$1,338,861	$5,250
Pell grants	255	94%	$1,181,267	$4,632
Other federal grants	183	68%	$157,594	$861
State/local government grant or scholarships	8	3%	$2,850	$356
Institutional grants or scholarships	104	38%	$202,795	$1,950
Student loan aid	249	92%	$1,325,834	$5,325
Federal student loans	249	92%	$1,325,834	$5,325
Other student loans	0	0%	$0	—

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid1	927	99%	$10,949,833	$11,812
Pell grants	818	88%	$3,788,998	$4,632
Federal student loans	839	90%	$5,121,615	$6,104

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