#163 nationally · R2 · Illinois

Rush University research spending

Rush University spent $132M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #163 among US R1 and R2 universities and #5 in Illinois.

$132Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#163of 297 nationally
#5 of 10in Illinois (4% of the state's listed total)
Yesmedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
160Brigham Young UniversityUTR1$138M
161University of Idaho MedIDR1$136M
162The University of MontanaMTR1$134M
163Rush University MedILR2$132M
164University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center MedOKR2$131M
165The University of Tennessee Health Science Center MedTNR1$130M
166New Mexico State University-Main CampusNMR1$126M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Rush University run through its research office: https://www.rushu.rush.edu/research-rush-university

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Questions

How much does Rush University spend on research?
Rush University reported $132M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Rush University rank nationally for research spending?
#163 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #5 of 10 in Illinois.
Is Rush University an R1 university?
Rush University is classified R2 (high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.