| Screen last updated on: January 27, 2011 |
| Total undergraduates: |
408 men, 664 women, 1,072 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
364 men, 586 women, 950 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
44 men, 78 women, 122 total |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
40% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 100.0% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 100.0% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
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| Campus size: |
126 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Holly Springs, MS |
| Population of city/town: |
7,957 |
| Nearest major city: |
Memphis |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
35 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
674,028 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- women's dorms (64%)
- men's dorms (35%)
- married-student apartments (1%)
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| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried students are strongly encouraged to live on campus unless living with family. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
31% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance mandatory, dress/hair code, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
220 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Special collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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African tribal art collection. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills, English. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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health service, day care |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, career, academic, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training, career testing, job fairs, job bank. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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tutors, reader services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
100% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
4 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
3 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Rustorian, published monthly |
| Number of honor societies: |
7 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
38 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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All Saints Movement, Baptist Student Movement, Catholic Student Association, Methodist Student Movement, Sunday School |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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NAACP |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Choir, band, pep band, drill team, theatre guild, Student National Education group, academic groups, team managers |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Ishmell H. Edwards,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Helen Street |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Director
Ishmell H. Edwards, Ph.D.
Rust College
Holly Springs, MS 38635 |
| School colors: |
royal and white |
| School mascot: |
Bearcats |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
15% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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arena, multi-purpose athletic center, park |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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archery, basketball, billiards, dance, flag football, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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basketball, flag football |
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| Club sports for women: |
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basketball, softball |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Memphis (40 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Memphis (40 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Holly Springs, MS (2 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
54% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
10% immediately, 15% within one year of graduation, 25% within 5 years of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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University of Mississippi. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
32% within six months of graduation, 39% within one year of graduation, 40% within two years of graduation |
| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Leslie McLemore, political science professor
- F.C. Richardson, college president
- Dimaggio Nichols, automobile dealership.
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