C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
81/100 · earnings-weighted

Rush University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Chicago, Illinois 60612
Rush University campus, Chicago, IL
Rush University campus, Chicago, IL. Photo: Nathan Hicks, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
D
44/100
Resources
B+
80/100
Experience
D
42/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,782
Total Enrollment
N/A
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
5.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Rush University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$75,194
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$86,865
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,988
Median debt at graduation
36.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 81st percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Rush University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$75,202$85,450+21%#50 of 253#60$26,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $385,918
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,410/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60602 (6.8% cap, Chicago)

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🏆 Where Rush University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#19
Nursing Science
of 27 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $30,957 $30,957

Financial Aid

N/A
Receive Any Aid
N/A
Receive Pell Grants
N/A
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,782
Total Students
77%
Women
38%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Hispanic 15%
Black 10%
Asian 16%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 23%
Hybrid (Some Online) 40%
Fully Online 37%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 38%
25-64 (Adult) 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Rush University?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Rush University?
Tuition at Rush University is $30,957 for in-state students and $30,957 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Rush University?
Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.
Is Rush University a good school?
Rush University has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Rush University?
Rush University has a total enrollment of 2,782 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology