Rush University

Chicago, Illinois 🇺🇸MD · 4 years

Takes out-of-stateMCAT required

Admissions websiteVerified Oct 6, 2026

At a glance

Average GPA

3.72

Average MCAT

510

Class size

—

Applicants

13,237

Interviewed

—

Admitted

144

Program length

4 years

Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

2025-26 figures from official sources

Who can apply

Illinois residents

22% of seats

Minimums: MCAT total 500

2025-261,363 applied31 admitted

Out-of-state applicants

79% of seats

Minimums: MCAT total 500

2025-2611,874 applied113 admitted

Requirements

Degree

Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution.

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution
Biology — one academic year, incl. at least one cell biology course (AP not accepted)
Biochemistry — one course (AP not accepted)
Chemistry — one course; organic recommended (AP not accepted)
Biology and/or chemistry lab — one academic year (AP not accepted)
Physics — one course (AP accepted)
Math — one course, algebra or higher; statistics does not count (AP accepted)
Reading comprehension/writing-intensive — one academic year (AP not accepted)
Basic science coursework within five years of application
Prerequisites must be on the AMCAS transcript before submitting
Three letters (academic science faculty, professional non-academic, personal) or committee letter/letter packet

GPA

AMCAS cumulative GPA

MCAT

MCAT requiredFor fall 2027 matriculation, exams administered January 2024 through September 12, 2026 (June 27, 2026 for Early Decision); emphasis on highest composite.For fall 2027 matriculation, accepts exams administered January 2024 through September 2026 (latest Sept. 12, 2026; June 27, 2026 for Early Decision). All scores reviewed with emphasis on highest composite. Sliding-scale minimums: GPA 2.99-3.19 needs MCAT 510; 3.20-3.59 needs 506; 3.60-3.79 needs 502; 3.80+ needs 500. Alternative: 24+ hours of postbac/graduate basic-science coursework with science GPA 3.5+ and MCAT 503. Test-date window also on https://www.rushu.rush.edu/rush-medical-college/admissions/applying-doctor-medicine-md-program/process-timeline Pool minimum set to 500, the lowest MCAT on the sliding scale (the postbac alternative needs 503).

Casper

Not required

How selection works

AMCAS primary application, then a school secondary; invited applicants complete an interview (format not published) (virtual).

Interview

Format

Not published

Delivery

Virtual

When

Early September through end of February

Dates, deadlines & fees

Aug 3, 2026
Early Decision AMCAS + all materials deadline (EDP decisions September 30.) · August 3, 2026
Oct 1, 2026
AMCAS primary deadline (Year not printed next to this row; table is for 2027 matriculation.) · October 1, 2026
Nov 1, 2026
letters of recommendation deadline (to AMCAS) (Requirements page says Nov. 1; timeline page says secondary and all materials incl. letters by Nov. 13, 2026 — conflicting official pages.) · November 1, 2026
Nov 13, 2026
secondary deadline
Sep 12, 2026
latest MCAT accepted
Early September through end of February
interviews
Oct 15, 2026
admissions decisions begin · October 15, 2026

Tuition (2026-27)

Domestic: M1 term charges: USD 11,433 (Summer 2026, 2025-26 rate) + 22,145 (Fall 2026) + 22,145 (Spring 2027) + 5,276 (Summer 2027, M1 end)

Special programs & mission

Early Decision Program

Through a supportive and dynamic learning community, Rush Medical College nurtures the development of empathic, proficient physicians dedicated to continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in clinical practice, education, research and service.

Sources

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Where official sources disagree

letters of recommendation deadline: Requirements page says letters due to AMCAS by Nov. 1, 2026; timeline page says secondary and all materials incl. letters by Nov. 13, 2026.