With a history spanning more than 175 years, Rush has been part of the Chicago landscape longer than any other health care institution. It began with Rush Medical College, the first medical school in the city and one of the earliest in the Midwest.
Located on the RUMC campus in the heart of the Illinois Medical District, Rush University offers more than 40 degree and certificate programs across medicine, nursing, allied health and biomedical research; more than 60 postgraduate training programs for medical residents and fellows; and continuing education options.
With a deep tradition of scientific discovery, Rush University offers chances to participate in research that advances the understanding of disease and contributes to a global improvement of public health.
The Office of Institutional Research, Assessment and Accreditation is an Academic Affairs unit which conducts ongoing evaluation and research projects on student performance and institutional effectiveness, as well oversees the university assessment plan.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.
Student Services staff are committed to providing an atmosphere that will enhance each student’s academic experience. In collaboration with students, faculty and staff, we strive to identify the needs of our student body and implement programs and services to meet these needs, from registering for classes, to financing your education, to activities, social and emotional health, and much more.
Unfortunately, CCG no longer has availability for the spring term. If you are still seeking housing, we have provided recommendations below, in the “Support” section.
The Library of Rush University Medical Center and the McCormick Educational Technology Center, or METC, offer a range of resources and services to support faculty, students and staff. The library contains spaces for collaborative work and individual study. From home or on campus, you can access our databases, e-journals and e-books.
Set in the Illinois Medical District near Chicago’s Loop — the nation’s largest urban medical district — Rush University Medical Center is part of a hub of leading-edge patient care, research and education. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Rush among the best medical centers in the country.Our campus also houses dozens of physician practices, classrooms and research labs. And we put your safety first with our own dedicated security services.Globally renowned museums, spectacular architecture, miles of beaches and paths along beautiful Lake Michigan, some of the country’s best restaurants — Chicago has a lot to offer. And that’s just a taste.
The Office of Institutional Research, Assessment and Accreditation (OIRAA) serves Rush University by providing leadership and support in the area of institutional research, accreditation, assessment and regulatory mandates.
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 35 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| 479 | 500 | 535 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| 501 | 401 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 501 | 601 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
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