Rush University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Rush University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,870 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1972 and is one of the 53 colleges located in Chicago, Illinois.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Rush University.

Rush University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 25 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Medical, Occupational Therapy, Medical Assistant, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

Student to faculty ratio at Rush University is good, 8:1. Learn more information on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, $30,400 per year.

Read the details about Rush University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school might accept advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Rush University is $40.00. The graduate application fee is $50.00. The first-professional application fee is $75.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Rush University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (312) 942-7100 or check Rush University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,000
High
Rush University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Rush University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Rush University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 400 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is high: nearly $10,000 a year.

Based on the college crime information, Rush University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Rush University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Rush University
600 S. Paulina St. STE 440
Chicago, Illinois
60612, USA
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