Rush Medical College at Rush University Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
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 4.02%. 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%.
Rush Medical College at Rush University Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Rush Medical College at Rush University
1.10%
3.24%
13,045
144
All Medical Schools
4.02%
13.66%
945,685
22,779
Public
5.04%
16.03%
477,511
14,110
Private
2.45%
9.97%
468,174
8,669
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
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 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.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
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
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
-
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.
Rush Medical College 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
