Rush University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3255 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #902 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #834 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #36 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #14 of 38 | In Chicago |
| #208 of 2,473 | For Gerontology |
| Top50% | For 89 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 33%
- Undergraduates
- 120
- Graduates
- 2,662
- Male:Female Ratio
- 22:78
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.rushu.rush.edu
Rush University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
We've calculated the 33% acceptance rate for Rush University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
1,109 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,025 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1481 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 433 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 414 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 281 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 76 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 66 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 27 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,957 | $38,013 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,957 | $38,013 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,957 | $38,013 |
Rush University majors
Rush University has granted 51 bachelor's degrees across 3 programs, 416 master's across 12 programs, and 436 doctorate degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Rush University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | 231 | ||
| Nursing Science | 153 | 4 | |
| Medicine | 136 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 53 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 38 | ||
| Biotechnology | 35 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 29 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 28 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 27 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 24 | ||
| Perfusion Technology & Perfusionist | 20 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 7 | 11 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 18 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 17 | ||
| Cardiovascular Technology & Technologist | 16 | ||
| Medical Science & Scientist | 15 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 13 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 12 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 11 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 5 | ||
| Grand Total | 51 | 416 | 436 |
Publications & Citations
Rush University has published 11,586 scientific papers with 388,973 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Pathology, Psychology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Genetics, Psychiatry, Chemistry, and Surgery.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 80 | 1316 |
| 1993 | 75 | 1110 |
| 1994 | 86 | 1290 |
| 1995 | 104 | 1651 |
| 1996 | 112 | 1945 |
| 1997 | 127 | 2093 |
| 1998 | 154 | 2494 |
| 1999 | 152 | 2741 |
| 2000 | 178 | 3494 |
| 2001 | 153 | 3836 |
| 2002 | 183 | 4462 |
| 2003 | 201 | 5049 |
| 2004 | 225 | 6256 |
| 2005 | 202 | 6867 |
| 2006 | 222 | 7663 |
| 2007 | 227 | 8820 |
| 2008 | 262 | 9645 |
| 2009 | 266 | 10310 |
| 2010 | 288 | 11477 |
| 2011 | 278 | 12776 |
| 2012 | 394 | 13635 |
| 2013 | 432 | 15091 |
| 2014 | 437 | 16355 |
| 2015 | 465 | 17271 |
| 2016 | 479 | 17814 |
| 2017 | 443 | 18410 |
| 2018 | 547 | 19007 |
| 2019 | 538 | 20901 |
| 2020 | 665 | 25610 |
| 2021 | 713 | 27239 |
| 2022 | 680 | 27038 |
| 2023 | 716 | 26893 |
| 2024 | 648 | 27312 |
Notable alumni
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Hampar Kelikian
- Occupations
- surgeon
- Biography
-
Hampar Kelikian was an Armenian American orthopedic surgeon. A pioneer in the restoration of damaged limbs, he was instrumental in treating U.S. Senator Bob Dole. When Dole returned from World War II with injuries that left his right arm frozen and about to be amputated, Kelikian fixed the shattered shoulder and allowed Dole to regain some use of his arm.
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Marca Bristo
- Occupations
- nursingactivist
- Biography
-
Marca Bristo was an American disability rights activist.
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Tina A. Davidson
- Years
- 1960-.. (age 65)
- Enrolled in Rush University
- Graduated with Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Occupations
- military nurse
- Biography
-
Tina Ann Davidson is a retired rear admiral in the United States Navy, and Commander, of Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command, from 2018 to 2020. She is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE).
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Julian H. Lewis
- Enrolled in Rush University
- In 1917 graduated with Doctor of Medicine
- Occupations
- physiologistpathologist
- Biography
-
Julian Herman Lewis was an American pathologist. The son of a freed slave, Lewis became the first African-American associate professor at the University of Chicago in 1922. His research interests included racial differences in relation to medicine and immunology. He earned a Guggenheim Fellowship for research in immunology in 1926.
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Marguerite Littleton Kearney
- Occupations
- nurse scientist
- Biography
-
Marguerite T. Littleton Kearney is an American nurse scientist. She is the director of the National Institute of Nursing Research's Division of Extramural Science Programs. Littleton Kearney was the associate dean for research at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Graduate School of Nursing.
General info
| Alternative names | Rush University Medical Center |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 |
| Motto | Ministrare per scientiam Minister through scientific knowledge |
| Academic calendar | September to June. Also Summer Sessions |
| Total FTE staff | 1,473 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools & Centers |
Location and contacts
| Address | 600 S. Paulina St. STE 440 Chicago, Illinois, 60612 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,746,000 |
| Phone | 3129427100 |