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Rush University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate79.8%

Rush admits a large share of applicants, but the more important planning point is that the data does not show merit awards offsetting the $31,680 tuition. Use the higher acceptance rate to focus on choosing the right program, meeting prerequisites, and making a realistic cost plan before you apply.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Rush University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Rush University is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 138 students. Rush’s campus setting places students in a city environment. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Location

Chicago, IL

Undergrad Enrollment138

Freshman RetentionN/A

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio10:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyN/A

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Key Rush University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

May 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Rush, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes and possible superscore gains. Since Rush does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, plan your last fall retake around the regular admission deadline rather than the May 1 financial aid priority deadline unless a specific scholarship requires SAT or ACT scores.

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What you'll actually pay

Rush lists tuition and fees at $31,680, with an average merit award of $0. Rush is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Submit the FAFSA by the May 1 priority deadline to be considered for aid.

Tuition and Fees$31,680

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit Award$0

Application Fee$40

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid Package$0

Average Debt at GradN/A

Rush’s total cost of attendance will be higher than its $31,680 in tuition and fees once housing, meals, books, and personal expenses are included. The listed average aid package is $0, so students should not assume a typical discount from the published price based on these figures. Actual costs can still vary by program, living arrangements, and eligibility for outside assistance.