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Former names | Shaw University (1870–1892) Rust University (1892–1915) |
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| Motto | By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them |
| Type | Private historically black college |
| Established | 1866 |
| Affiliation | UNCF |
Religious affiliation | United Methodist Church |
| Endowment | $43.4 million (2019)[1] |
| President | Dr. Robert M. Dixon (Interim) |
| Students | 700 to 900 (fluctuates from module to module) |
| Location | , , United States 34°46′29″N 89°26′54″W / 34.774746°N 89.44829°W |
| Colors | Royal Blue & White |
| Nickname | Bearcats |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – HBCUAC |
| Website | www |
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.
- ^ As of June 30, 2019. "U.S. and Canadian 2019 NTSE Participating Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2019 Endowment Market Value, and Percentage Change in Market Value from FY18 to FY19 (Revised)". National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. Retrieved September 20, 2020.