
U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings place the College of Nursing in the top 5 across all programs, while five College of Health Sciences programs earned strong rankings and RUSH Medical College was recognized for its primary care excellence, research and diversity.
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Find a list of College of Health Sciences programs with further information on individual program admissions.

The College of Nursing uses a holistic admissions process. Learn about financial aid, grants and scholarships for students.

Find out more about the Graduate College’s list of requirements and necessary materials to submit via online application.

RUSH Medical College uses a holistic admission process to evaluate and select our class. Learn more about the process and RUSH Medical College.

Gain hands-on experience in clinical settings that provide high quality care and consistently rank among the best in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report.
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.
Research awards have grown by 60% since 2019, and the 2021 total of $145 million in awards is a RUSH University record.
The dedication our students, faculty and staff have for health equity goes beyond the classroom. Watch how they honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this year by volunteering across Chicago and holding activities on campus.
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