A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Rust College are almost exclusively Black with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 100% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Rust College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
0%
|
| Black |
97%
|
| Hispanic |
0%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 41% more female students than male students enrolled at Rust College with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Rust College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
313
|
| Women |
442
|
Rust College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 81% of the student body residing outside of Mississippi or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
19%
|
| Out of State |
63%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
18%
|
55% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 11.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176318 IPEDS survey data for Rust College.