Rush Medical College

Chicago, IllinoisMD Official website

MCAT510AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.72AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1442025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$59,222One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

Rush Medical College (RMC) is one of three colleges within Rush University (RU), the academic arm of the Rush University System for Health (RUSH). The missions of RMC and RU have been adopted in support of RUSH's mission, which is to improve the health of the individuals and diverse communities we serve through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research, and community partnerships. Rush University champions a learning environment in health and biomedical sciences through collaboration, education, research, and equity for our students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. RMC's mission is to nurture, through a supportive and dynamic learning community, the development of empathic, proficient physicians dedicated to continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in clinical practice, education, research, and service. RMC seeks to interview and matriculate applicants who have demonstrated their alignment with the various Rush mission statements through their direct patient care experiences, longitudinal commitments to service, leadership and extracurricular activities, and research endeavors.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Suite 524Chicago, IL 60612 USA
(312) 942-6915
[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$59,222
Out of state$59,222
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$116,311
Out of state$107,391
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$291,751
Students receiving aid
81%
Deposit
Due
April 30, 2026
In state
$100
Out of state
$100
Health insurance
In state
$7,016
Out of state
$7,016
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$2,445
Earnings, 1 year out
$66,767
Earnings, 5 years out
$151,344

Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, Applications are accepted from both in-state and out-of-state applicants.
Canadian ApplicantsConditionsConditional, Each applicant must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), refugee, or asylee status.
International ApplicantsConditionsConditional, RMC welcomes applicants who are U.S. permanent residents or are of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), asylee or refugee status.
DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, RMC welcomes applicants of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesConditionsVaries by course
AP creditConditionsVaries by course
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkNoNot accepted

While RMC accepts community college coursework, it is highly recommended that higher-level basic science coursework and/or prerequisite coursework be taken at a four-year institution.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

91.9applications per seat2025-2026
13,237applications received2025-2026
10.3%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2024
    Latest accepted
    September 12, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    Exploring PREview for Future use – will not be used in this cycle’s admissions decisions
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $100
    Sent to
    Secondary application invitations are extended to qualified applicants after an initial review of the primary AMCAS application.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    November 13, 2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted with conditions
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Invitations
    August 15, 2026
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    Due
    April 30, 2026
    In state
    $100
    Out of state
    $100
    Refundable
    Yes
    Credited
    Yes

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiochemistryOne COURSE of Biochemistry is required. The course should focus on the application of chemistry to the study of biological processes at the cellular and molecular level.Required
  • BiologyOne academic YEAR of Biology is required, with one COURSE being Cell Biology or a related course with a primary focus on cellular biology (course title does not need to be specifically 'Cell Biology'). Additionally, one academic YEAR of lab work in Biology AND/OR Chemistry is required.LabRequired
  • Cell BiologyOne COURSE of Cell Biology or a related course with a primary focus on cellular biology (course title does not need to be specifically 'Cell Biology') is required. The course should focus on the study of the structure and function of the cell.Required
  • Composition & RhetoricOne academic YEAR of English Composition is required.Required
  • MathematicsOne COURSE of Algebra or higher-level math (with the exception of statistics) is required.Required
  • PhysicsOne COURSE of Physics is required.Required

Interview

Held: virtual
Video interview

RMC will host virtual interviews for the 2026-2027 cycle

Regional interviews

Regional interviews are not available

How the school describes it

RMC will host virtual interviews for the 2026- 2027 cycle.

Invitations

August 15, 2026

A typical interview day

Applicants invited to interview will receive additional logistical information via email.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
The typical number of waitlist positions varies from year to year.

RMC's waitlist is not ranked; applications are reviewed to determine future acceptances. Waitlisted applicants are encouraged to upload updates to the applicant portal throughout the cycle.

Sources

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