U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings place the College of Nursing among the country's best, with five programs ranked in the top three nationwide. Four College of Health Sciences programs earned strong rankings for quality, while Rush Medical College was recognized for excellence in research.
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College of Nursing Admissions
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Rush Medical College Admissions
Rush Medical College is home to our MD program, as well as graduate programs in research and biomedical sciences.
At Rush, you’ll enjoy small class sizes and hands-on learning in a state-of-the-art medical center led by faculty who are accomplished practitioners and researchers. You’ll feel safe and supported in a learning community that values self-expression and promotes diversity.
Our clinical settings provide high-quality patient 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.
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The College of Nursing's Faculty Practice delivers nursing services and direct care to diverse populations at more than 20 on sites across Chicago. One of these sites is a clinic at St. Leonard's Ministries. St. Leonard's provides formerly incarcerated men and women with housing, employment and educational services to help people transition back into the community. The Faculty Practice clinic manages health needs and fill gaps as St. Leonard's residents work toward establishing primary care providers for the time when they leave.
By providing mentorship, support and leadership opportunities, the College of Nursing nurtures staff at every stage of their professional journey
Learn why Molly Narrod, MSN, RNC-NIC, CN, chose Rush for her nursing education
Three groundbreaking programs address critical gaps in nursing education and workforce development
When deciding which nursing program to pursue, learn why Ohaney Vasquez was immediately drawn to Rush’s strong commitment to community service
For more than five decades, Rush University College of Nursing has operated at the intersection of education, research and practice by offering community care in Chicago
Rush College of Nursing is proud to celebrate our distinguished alumni who continue to exemplify the impact of our educational mission