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Rush University, founded in 1972, is a co-educational, private university located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is known for the wide range of medical courses that it offers. The university campus stretches across an area of 8 acres.
Rush University offers study through the following academic divisions:
The university campus is home to a number of student organizations, including Anesthesiology Interest Group, CHS - Student Government Association, Family Medicine Interest Group, Integrative Complementary and Alternative Medicine (ICAM) Student Interest Group, Medical Students for Choice, National Network of Latin American Medical Students (NNLAMS), National Student Speech-Language & Hearing Association (NSSLHA) and Organization of Student Representatives (OSR) of (AAMC). The university has an alumni association with a large number of members as well.
Rush University is found in Chicago, IL. Chicago is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Rush University.
The school is known for its programs in medicine, nursing and emergency medicine, medical adminstration, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission to Rush University is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Rush University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,596 in 2007 at the school. A very high share of students at Rush University are female.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The purposes of Rush University are to educate students as practitioners, scientists and teachers who will become leaders in advancing health care and to further the advancement of knowledge through research. As a major component of Rush University Medical Center, the University integrates patient care, education and research through the practitioner-teacher model. Rush University encourages growth of its students by committing itself to the pursuit of excellence, to free inquiry, and to the highest intellectual and ethical standards."
More complete details are provided below.
Rush University
600 S. Paulina St. STE 440
Chicago, IL 60612
General Phone: (312) 942-7100
http://WWW.RUSHU.RUSH.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 200 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Medicine | 118 | medicine, health professions, neuroscience, medical scientist |
| Medical Support And Technology | 69 | clinical lab tech, speech pathology, cardiovascular tech, audiology, perfusion tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 29 | occupational therapy, nutrition sciences |
| Science | 23 | biotechnology, pharmacology, immunology, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, biophysics |
| Medical Administration | 20 | health care administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | medical ethids |
Number of programs and degrees for Rush University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 150 | 4 |
| Master's degree | 143 | 17 |
| First-professional degree | 114 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 35 | 9 |
| Post-master's certificate | 17 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Rush University had a total enrollment of 1,596 students (1,303 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 19% |
| Graduate | 53% |
| First Professional | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 18% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 32% |
| 25-29 | 36% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Rush University offers campus housing for 490 of its 1,303 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 4,576 |
Financial Aid:
Rush University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 980000)
Rush University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 105 | 50 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 283 | 241 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 87 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $95,799 | 13 | $103,052 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 15 | $88,838 | 30 | $90,598 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 38 | $69,918 | 57 | $78,921 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 18 | $52,124 | 42 | $58,035 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 79 | $72,077 | 142 | $77,419 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Nutrition Sciences
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Biotechnology
Immunology
Pharmacology
Physiology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rush University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus
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