Rockefeller University

1230 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00280700
  • President: Marc Tessier-Lavigne
  • Fax: (212) 327-8533
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Trimester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 193

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Student Services Offered

  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • On-Campus Day Care Available

Special Learning Opportunities


    None Available

Website:

www.rockefeller.edu

Mission Statement

The mission of the graduate program at The Rockefeller University, a world-renown center for research and graduate education in the biomedical sciences, is to provide the highest quality education in science for the benefit of humankind. Founded by John D. Rockefeller Sr. in 1901 as the nation's first institute for medical research, the University has a unique laboratory-based structure that encourages interdisciplinary research, which today plays an increasingly critical role in scientific achievement. The rigorous academic training and research environment enables students to develop creativity and discover their own capabilities.

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Accreditation

  • New York State Board of Regents, and the Commissioner of Education

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
  • - Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
  • Graduate Classification
  • - Single Doctoral (Other Field)
  • Enrollment Classification
  • - Exclusively Graduate/Professional
  • Size Classification
  • - Exclusively Graduate or Professional

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Rockefeller University directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

 MasterDoctorMore Actions
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other Degree7-
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Biomedical Sciences Degree-23
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates Rockefeller University accepts.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.rockefeller.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The Rockefeller University admissions office phone number is (212) 327-8086. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

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Application Fees

  • Graduate Application Fee: $80.00

College Credits Accepted

None Available

Considerations for Admission

None Available

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 193
  • - Graduate: 193

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender
  • - Male: 117

    - Female: 98

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 1.2 : 1

  • Graduate Gender
  • - Male: 117

    - Female: 98

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 1.2 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance
  • - Full-Time: 215

    - Part-Time: 0

  • Graduate Attendance
  • - Full-Time: 215

    - Part-Time: 0

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien7840%
American Indian--
Black84%
Asian158%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic42%
White8242%
Unknown63%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Ages 22-242813%
Ages 25-2912056%
Ages 30-345124%
Ages 35-39115%
Ages 40-4952%

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:
  • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 207
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $8,260

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,4981,41583
Faculty Status91892
Tenured Faculty4242-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service52249131
Primarily Research43540530
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1101055
Other Professionals46544124
Technical and/or Paraprofessional40137823
Clerical And Secretarial917417
Skilled Crafts5050-
Service and/or Maintenance1771743

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$184,990 (86)$199,923 (64)$141,545 (22)
Professor$268,718 (40)$268,764 (36)$268,300 (4)
Associate Professor$121,505 (19)$122,500 (9)$120,610 (10)
Assistant Professor$111,170 (23)$109,659 (17)$115,450 (6)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$151,358 (86)$163,577 (64)$115,812 (22)
Professor$219,865 (40)$219,903 (36)$219,523 (4)
Associate Professor$99,416 (19)$100,230 (9)$98,683 (10)
Assistant Professor$90,959 (23)$89,723 (17)$94,461 (6)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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