Rush University
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
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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Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
50.0%
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
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Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (33)
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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.
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Estimated from IL state average + large city premium