Rush University

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.

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