Rush Medical College at Rush University
#72 in Best Medical Schools
#13 in Lowest Acceptance Rate
#18 in Oldest Medical Schools
Founded in 1837, Rush Medical College at Rush University is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in Chicago, IL.
Rush Medical College at Rush University is ranked 72nd in Best Medical Schools, 13rd in Lowest Acceptance Rate, and 18th in Oldest Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce Rush Medical College at Rush University along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Rush Medical College at Rush University is 509 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 512.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Rush Medical College at Rush University is 3.62 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.77.
- The 2024 tuition & fees at Rush Medical College at Rush University is $57,778 - the average medical school tuition is $61,203.
- The acceptance rate* at Rush Medical College at Rush University is 1.18% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.97%.
- Total 611 medical school students have enrolled to Rush Medical College at Rush University for the academic year 2023-2024.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2024 Rush Medical College at Rush University Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition at Rush Medical College at Rush University is $57,778. The 2024 tuition & fees is decreased by -2.00% compared to the previous year rate (2023). Rush Medical College at Rush University's tuition is 11.73% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 12.4% lower than average tuition of Illinois medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Rush University is $30,957. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $38,013.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $25,450 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $2,760.
| Rush Medical College at Rush University Tuition & Fees | $57,778 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $65,457 |
| Illinois Private Medical School Average | $65,954 |
| Living Costs | $25,450 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,760 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,204 |
| Undergraduate Program | $30,957 |
| Graduate Program | $38,013 |
4-Year MD Program Total Costs
The tuition for MD program varies by medical years depending on mandatory fees and required course works. The estimated COA (cost of attendance) for the standard four(4) years MD program at Rush Medical College at Rush University is $336,418 based on the current tuition rate.
The COA includes the costs for tuition & fees, room & board, transportation, books & supplies, and other personal miscellaneous expenses. The following table summarizes medical school costs for four(4) years by year and cost item.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | 4 Years Estimation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $58,958 | $75,347 | $56,511 | $37,674 | $228,490 |
| Room & Board / transportation | $25,950 | $25,950 | $25,950 | $25,950 | $103,800 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,108 | $1,000 | $1,532 | $488 | $4,128 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
| COA | $86,016 | $102,297 | $83,993 | $64,112 | $336,418 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Rush Medical College at Rush University is 509. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Rush Medical College at Rush University is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.62 and it is lower compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.77).
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Rush Medical College at Rush University | 509 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 513 |
| GPA - Rush Medical College at Rush University | 3.62 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.77 |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 3.76 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2024 acceptance rate at Rush Medical College at Rush University is 1.18% where 11,993 applicants have applied to and 141 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at Rush Medical College is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.97%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 11,993 | 1,295 (10.8%) |
10,698 (89.2%) |
5,037 (42.0%) |
6,896 (57.5%) |
| Enrolled | 141 | 33 (23.4%) |
108 (76.6%) |
67 (47.5%) |
74 (52.5%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.18% | 2.56% | 1.01% | 1.33% | 1.08% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.88% | 1.26% | 3.93% | 4.02% |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 2.54% | 5.24% | 1.24% | 2.38% | 2.68% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 141 first-time students have enrolled in Rush Medical College at Rush University.By residency, 23.4% of new students is Illinois residents and 76.6% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 52.5% of enrolled students is women and 47.5% is men students.
A total of 611 students have enrolled to Rush Medical College at Rush University. By gender, there are 285 male and 326 female students at Rush Medical College at Rush University.
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 611 |
| Men Students | 285 |
| Women Students | 326 |
| First-time Students | 141 |