Rush Medical College at Rush University Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
1.09% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Rush Medical College at Rush University is 1.09% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 13,237 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 3.81%. 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 2.30%.
Rush Medical College at Rush University Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Rush Medical College at Rush University
1.09%
3.24%
13,237
144
All Medical Schools
3.81%
13.66%
1,040,848
23,062
Public
4.81%
16.03%
525,230
14,276
Private
2.32%
9.97%
515,618
8,786
Illinois Medical Schools
2.30%
8.14%
70,227
1,199
Public
3.82%
11.62%
15,380
446
Private
1.38%
6.75%
54,847
753
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 40 to 59 for the academic year 2025-2026. 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 58 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 22 to 79 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Illinois Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
13,237
5,295
7,863
1,363 (10.3%)
11,874 (89.7%)
Matriculants
144
57
84
31 (21.5%)
113 (78.5%)
Acceptance Rate
1.09%
1.08%
1.07%
2.27%
0.95%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 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
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2027 admission is October 2, 2026. 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, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at Rush Medical College.
Rush Medical College 2027 Admission Timeline and Requirements
