Campus Vibe
Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences
Rush University is a private urban institution in Chicago, Illinois. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 120 undergraduates with a 5:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
graduates earn a median of $75,194 a decade after enrollment.
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News & Alerts
Rush University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
50.4%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,273
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (33)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
- •85% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Founding of Rush University Rush University Medical Center dates back to March 2, 1837, when Rush Medical College received its charter.
- •Daniel Brainard founded Rush Medical College in March 1837, two days before Chicago was chartered as a city.
- •It took seven years from the granting of the charter before Rush Medical College opened officially on December 4, 1843—with 22 students enrolled in a 16-week course.
- •At his death in 1813, he was the most celebrated physician in America.
- •Presbyterian Hospital, Rush's teaching hospital, opened in 1884.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average