Rush Medical College at Rush University Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
1.18% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Rush Medical College at Rush University is 1.18% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 11,993 people applied and 141 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 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Illinois, Rush Medical College's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 2.55%.
Rush Medical College at Rush University Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Rush Medical College at Rush University
1.18%
3.24%
11,993
141
All Medical Schools
3.97%
11.08%
965,477
22,980
Public
4.91%
11.78%
492,967
14,197
Private
2.49%
10.02%
472,510
8,783
Illinois Medical Schools
2.55%
8.14%
61,407
1,180
Public
4.18%
11.62%
13,104
435
Private
1.56%
6.75%
48,303
745
Rush Medical College at Rush University Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Rush Medical College, the men to women applicants ratio is 42 to 58 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 11 to 89.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 48 to 53 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 23 to 77 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Illinois Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
11,993
5,037
6,896
11
89
Matriculants
141
67
74
23
77
Acceptance Rate
1.18%
1.33%
1.07%
216.67%
85.87%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Rush Medical College at Rush University is 509 and the average GPA is 3.62 over 141 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Rush Medical College' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
Rush Medical College requires a minimum MCAT score of 500.
MCAT Scores
GPA
Rush Medical College at Rush University
509
3.62
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
Illinois Medical Schools
513
3.76
Public
511
3.78
Private
515
3.74
Rush Medical College at Rush UniversityMCAT Score and GPA Chart
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
-
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is October 2, 2024. 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, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at Rush Medical College.
Rush Medical College 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
