ALERT: COVID-19 Campus Re-entry Plan, Health, Testing, and Other Resources AboutFast Facts Menu Fast Facts Rush University prepares students to become leaders in health care. Through community service, research and diversity initiatives, our students are committed to the communities they serve. Learn more about Rush University and what we have to offer. Rush University facts Founded: 1972 Private, non-denominational Located in the Illinois Medical District near Chicago’s Loop Four colleges: Rush Medical College College of Nursing College of Health Sciences The Graduate College Rush University students and alumni Total enrollment (Fall 2020): 2,816 Doctoral: 1,737 Graduate: 884 Undergraduate: 104 Certificates: 35 Female: 76 percent Male: 24 percent Average age: 29 Number of residents and fellows: 779 Number of living alumni (colleges and graduate medical education): 39,495 Rush University academics Bachelor’s programs: 3 Master’s programs: 13 PhD programs: 3 Professional doctorate programs: 4 Certificate programs: 4 Points of distinction The 2021 U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools” survey ranked eight programs in the College of Nursing and one in the College of Health Sciences among the top ten in the country. The College of Nursing is ranked second nationwide in three programs: Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care), Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) and Nursing Leadership. The College of Health Sciences’ Audiology doctorate program, ranked at #8, has been in the top 10 each year since the program’s first ranking in 2008. The College of Nursing is ranked first nationally for graduate nursing programs in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Online Programs. According to the U.S. Department of Education, Rush University leads Illinois universities in undergraduate students’ post-graduation earnings, with an average annual salary of $74,000. Rush University Medical Center received more than $94 million in total research awards in 2019. At Rush Medical College in 1847, David Jones Peck, MD, became the first African-American man to receive a doctor of medicine degree from an American medical school. Today, we continue to foster a culture of inclusion in our classrooms, in health care settings and in the laboratory. (312) 942-7100 Rush University 600 S. Paulina St. Chicago, Illinois 60612 Make a Gift Contact Us Colleges Rush Medical College College of Nursing College of Health Sciences The Graduate College Faculty Recruitment Student Disclosure Information Library of Rush University Medical Center Maps and Directions ADA Compliance Accessibility and Accommodations Equal Opportunity Harassment Prevention Privacy Policy © 2021 Rush University By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies