Rush University

Rush University was founded in 1972, and is a private university located in Chicago, Illinois. The campus spreads across an area of 8 acres. Rush University, acts as the academic arm to the Rush University Medical Center is organized into the following schools:

• Rush Medical College
• Rush University College of Nursing
• Rush University College of Health Sciences
• The Graduate College of Rush University

Rush University also aims at an active student life. It is home to several clubs and organizations. Some of them include American Medical Student Association, National Association of the Future Doctors of Audiology, Organization of Student Representatives, Student Physicians for Social Responsibility, and National Student Speech-Language & Hearing Association among others.

Rush University Highlights

Where Rush University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in medicine, medical adminstration, nursing and emergency medicine, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.
• High female/male ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• On-campus hospital
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Rush University was 1,596 in 2007 (1,303 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 19% of enrolled students, graduate students are 53%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 28%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Rush University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Rush University provides on-campus housing for 490 of its 1,303 (full-time) students (as of 2007).