School Overview
Rush University is a unique, medical education institution housed in the dynamic Rush University Medical Center of Chicago, Illinois. The Rush University Medical Center encompasses a roughly 670-bed hospital serving adults and children, including the Johnston R. Bowman Health Center for individuals with short-and long-term disabilities. Rush University offers more than 30 unique degree or certificate programs, including medicine, nursing, allied health and biomedical research. It is home to four separate colleges; Rush Medical College; Rush University College of Nursing; Rush University College of Health Science; and the Rush University Graduate College.
Rush University College of Nursing offers Master’s (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing Science, as well as Postgraduate Non-Degree Certificate options. Over seventy-five percent of the Rush University College of Nursing faculty members are doctorate holders and many are Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing. Rush University College of Health Sciences offers a wide choice of programs with 21 degrees and certificate options, spanning 14 professional areas. Rush University Graduate College offers 12 master’s and doctoral degree options.
Founded in 1837, the medical education at Rush University is well-known for being focused on “real-world” applications of medical procedures through a practitioner-teacher model. A low student-to-faculty ratio ensures that students receive the academic attention they need to succeed. Students at Rush benefit from the translational research being done at the school along with a nurturing academic environment. The school pays special attention to community needs and global health.
Rankings
The most recent edition of U.S. News and World Report reported that Rush University is one of the top-ranked institutions with an exclusive focus on heath science. The same report also ranked the College of Nursing 15th in the nation among over 460 nursing graduate programs.
Rush Medical College was among the 75 best M.D. medical schools, and among the ten best medical schools with low acceptance rates as well in these same rankings. Students in the medical college participate in a four-year Doctor of Medicine program: two years focused on pre-clinical, in-class studies, and two years of clinical work. Rather than receiving letter grades, students are given high pass, pass, fail, and honors ratings.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Student financial assistance can come in many forms, though most assistance at the graduate/professional level should be expected to be in the form of student loans.
Types of Aid
- 1. Grants & Scholarships – “Free money” that isn’t required to be repaid. These funds are awarded based on financial need, merit, academics, or some combination of these criteria. These include merit and need-based scholarships and grants, Pell Grants, Illinois scholarship programs for certain degrees, and Illinois MAP Grants.
- 2. Student Loans – Money that is borrowed from some source that must be repaid over time, typically with interest. These loans include Federal Direct Stafford loans, Federal Perkins loans, loan programs offered through the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services for students in specific academic areas, and PLUS Loans.
- 3. Work – Earnings for performing some type of service to an organization. Rush University also participates in the federal work-study program, which offers students the opportunity to earn an hourly wage for working at a specified on- or off-campus job.
Each of these types of assistance can come from a variety of sources. In general, your application for financial assistance at Rush University requires a single application for all of these programs.
Housing
Apartment-style student housing is available. Located on Harrison Street across from Rush University, housing consists of over 280 spaces available as studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. All units are unfurnished, carpeted, have individually controlled heating and air conditioning, modern appliances and bathtubs with showers. There are a limited number of furnished one-bedroom apartments that are perfect for students who may be coming to Rush University from a distance. Two-bedroom apartments have one and one-half baths. Electric and heating are not included in the cost of rent.
Accreditation
Rush University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association.
General Information
| Admission Office College Admissions 600 South Paulina Street, Suite 440 Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 942-7100 Fax: (312) 942-2219 [email protected] |
Main Address 600 South Paulina Street, Suite 440 Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 942-7100 www.rushu.rush.edu |
| Size Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,000 Setting Urban setting Very large city (over 500,000) Commuter campus |
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s (College of Health Science) Master’s Doctoral First Professional |
Admissions Information
| Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Online application fee: Varies based on college |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 13.9% |
College Majors
| Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Rush Medical College
Rush University College of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN/MSN – DNP) Degree: Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist Options
Doctor of Nursing Practice (MSN-DNP) Leadership Tracks
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing Science (BSN-PhD and MS-PhD) (D) Rush University College of Health Science
Rush University Graduate College
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Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
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*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Rush University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (312) 942-7100 |
| Website: | WWW.RUSHU.RUSH.EDU |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.rushu.rush.edu/admissions |
| Address: | 600 S. Paulina St. STE 440, Chicago, IL 60612 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,755 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 5 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,304 (47% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $0 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $0 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | % |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $0 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Rush University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Rush University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 7 | 6 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 6 | 10 | 2 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 2 | 6 | 18 | 9 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Rush University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
| Books and supplies | $0 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $37,116 |
| Out-of-state | $37,116 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 0 | % | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 0 | % | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | % | $0 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 77 | 64% | $15,376 |
| Federal student loans | 67 | 55% | $12,072 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Rush University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Rush University students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Rush University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,755 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 112 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,643 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Rush University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree
- Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
- Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., Accreditation Commission
- (SCPE) - Clinical pastoral education (CPE) centers offering CPE and supervisory CPE programs
- Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
- Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
- Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
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