Rust College

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.

Rust College
Seal of Rust College
Former names
Shaw University (1870–1892)
Rust University (1892–1915)
MottoBy Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them
TypePrivate historically black college
Established1866 (1866)
AffiliationUNCF
Religious affiliation
United Methodist Church
Endowment$43.4 million (2019)
PresidentIvy Taylor
Students700 to 900 (fluctuates from module to module)
Location
Holly Springs
,
Mississippi
,
United States

34.774746°N 89.44829°W / 34.774746; -89.44829
ColorsRoyal Blue & White
   
NicknameBearcats
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – GCAC
Websitewww.rustcollege.edu
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