2026-2027 cycleUpdated Apr 4, 2026

Rush University

Chicago, ILMS: Master of Science30 monthsClass of 32Accreditation: ProbationAccredited since 2010WebsiteRolling admissions

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This program has had 2 accreditation actions in the past 5 years, including Probation, Focused Visit. See the accreditation history section for details.

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Application deadline
Application deadline passed on Oct 1, 2026
Supplemental due
Dec 20, 2026 · 61 days
Program starts
May 1, 2027 · 193 days

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600 South Paulina Street

Chicago, IL 60612

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About the program

Overview

Mission statement

The Rush University PA Program mission is to prepare qualified PAs to practice patient-centered, evidence-based medicine with competence and professionalism driven by academic excellence and service to diverse communities.

Program features

Extended clinical curriculum, longitudinal clinical simulation training, located in an academic medical center

Cadaver labSimulation center

Clinical rotations

Rush’s 30‑month PA program consists of a 12‑month didactic year, then an 18‑month clinical phase: Year 2 includes 12 core rotations (family medicine, internal medicine I & II, general surgery I & II, women’s health/OB‑GYN, pediatrics, behavioral health, long‑term care/geriatrics, emergency medicine, plus electives); Year 3 features two 15‑week advanced clinical practice blocks and a longitudinal project.

Credentials offered: Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Doctorate offered: No
On-campus housing: No
CASPA participant: Yes

The numbers

At a glance

2026-2027 cycle

PANCE 2-yr avg

97.0%

First-time pass rate

Class size

Cohort

Tuition

$109,912

Total program

Min GPA

3.00

Required

Plan ahead

Critical dates

Oct 1, 2026
Application deadline
Passed
Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026
Dec 20, 2026
Supplemental due
61 days
Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026
May 1, 2027
Program starts
193 days
Not published
CASPA verification due

The process

Admissions

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Program requirements

Min overall GPA: 3.00
Min science GPA: 3.00
Min PCE hours: 1,000
Min direct patient care: 1,000 hrs
Healthcare experience: Required
Shadowing: Recommended but not required

GPA minimums checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Interview format

Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

On-site required · Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

Application style

Rolling admissions

Supplemental application required

Required tests

GRE not requiredCASPer not requiredPA-CAT not required

Letters of recommendation — minimum 3

No restrictions

Acceptance policies

Out-of-stateInternationalTransferDACAVirtual shadowing

Veteran support

Special admission consideration

None

The bill

Costs

Updated Apr 4, 2026

Tuition (total)$109,912

Supplemental fee$40

Seat deposit$1,250(refundable)

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Tuition checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026

Supplemental fee waiver: Not available

Total cost of attendance

1 recorded cost estimate

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Coursework

Prerequisites

Coursework policies

7 recorded policy fields

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Behavioral Science

1 required course.

Psychology or equivalent course work in behavioral science

Math

1 required course.

Statistics

Science

4 required courses.

Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Biochemistry
Microbiology (with lab preferred but not required)

Course requirement details

6 prerequisite records

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Admitted students

Class profile

Gender

female 84%
male 16%

Ethnicity

white 50%
asian 22%
hispanic 22%
black 6%

Admissions and outcomes

8 recorded admissions, faculty and outcome fields across this program page

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Outcomes

PANCE pass rates

Latest first-time pass rate (2024): 94.0%

Two-year average: 97.0%

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PANCE history and comparison

5 years of PANCE results

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Track record

Accreditation history

ARC-PA history

First accredited: 2010/03/06
Last continued: March 2014
Next review: April 2026

January 2026Focused Visit
The commission deferred its decision regarding the program's accreditation status pending additional on-site verification through a focused site visit to fully evaluate the program's current status and institutional and programmatic functioning.
September 2025Progress Report
The commission deferred its decision for the report addressing 5th edition Standards B4.01a, B4.01b, and B4.03e until the program's probation review at the January 2026 commission meeting.
September 2024Progress Report
The commission acknowledged the report providing evidence of updates to the program's Program Management Portal.
June 2024Progress Report
The commission accepted the report addressing 5th edition Standards A1.01, A1.02a, A1.02b, A1.02c, A1.02d, A1.02g, A1.07, A1.10a, A2.03, A2.09d, A2.09g, A3.12b, A3.15c, B3.06a, B3.06b, B3.06c, B3.07e, and C2.01a.
March 2024Accreditation-Probation
Adverse Action-Accreditation-Probation due to noncompliance concerns. A focused probation visit will occur in advance of the March 2026 commission meeting. The program's maximum class size remains 30.

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Last updated: Apr 4, 2026

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