1.10% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Rush Medical College at Rush University is 1.10% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 13,045 people applied and 144 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Rush Medical College is 3.24%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, Rush Medical College's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Illinois, Rush Medical College's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 2.55%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Medical College at Rush University | 1.10% | 3.24% | 13,045 | 144 |
| All Medical Schools | 4.04% | 13.66% | 939,379 | 22,650 |
| Public | 5.04% | 16.03% | 477,511 | 14,110 |
| Private | 2.45% | 9.97% | 461,868 | 8,540 |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 2.55% | 8.14% | 63,985 | 1,189 |
| Public | 4.31% | 11.62% | 13,213 | 441 |
| Private | 1.50% | 6.75% | 50,772 | 748 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Rush Medical College, the men to women applicants ratio is 41 to 59 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 10 to 90.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 40 to 59 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 17 to 83 for 2025 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Illinois Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 13,045 | 5,296 | 7,657 | 1,344 (10.3%) | 11,701 (89.7%) |
| Matriculants | 144 | 57 | 85 | 24 (16.7%) | 120 (83.3%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.10% | 1.08% | 1.11% | 1.79% | 1.03% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Rush Medical College at Rush University is 511 and the average GPA is 3.7 over 144 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Rush Medical College' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
Rush Medical College requires a minimum MCAT score of 500.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Rush Medical College at Rush University | 511 | 3.7 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
| Public | 512 | 3.84 |
| Private | 514 | 3.84 |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 513 | 3.81 |
| Public | 511 | 3.82 |
| Private | 515 | 3.81 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Rush Medical College.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 512 | 3.58 | - |
| 2023 | 510 | 3.57 | - |
| 2024 | 509 | 3.62 | - |
| 2025 | 511 | 3.70 | 3.63 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is October 2, 2025. To apply to Rush Medical College at Rush University, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to Rush Medical College's application system by November 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at Rush Medical College.
| Early Decision (AMCAS) | 2025-08-01 |
|---|---|
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2025-10-02 |
| Regular Secondary | 2025-11-15 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $100 |
| Minimum MCAT score of 500 required | |
| CASPer Exam required | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |