Rockefeller University
Location and Contact Information
1230 York AveNew York, NY 10065-6399
USA
Main Tel: (212) 327-8000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Rockefeller University is located in New York. It was established by John D. Rockefeller in 1901 and today sits on a 14-arce campus. Rockefeller University is one of the most renowned colleges in the field of biomedical research in the country, offering master’s and doctoral degree programs in areas like biochemistry, neuroscience, molecular cell and developmental biology, immunology, virology and microbiology. Post-doctoral research can also be completed at the institute.
Rockefeller University offers stipends to students pursuing advanced study and research programs. Students at the university can also participate in a number of fellowship programs offered by the institute. Some of the notable alumni of the college include David Baltimore, Nobel Laureate in 1975; Paul Nurse, Nobel winner in 2001; Gunter Globel, Nobel winner in 1999 and Roderick MacKinnon, Nobel Laureate in 2003.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in science.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Trimester.
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral/Research Universities, Intensive.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Rockefeller University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Rockefeller University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pomona College | Claremont, CA | 1,532 |
| 2 | Keck Graduate Institute | Claremont, CA | 95 |
| 3 | Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA | 1,490 |
| 4 | Harvey Mudd College | Claremont, CA | 738 |
| 5 | Hamilton College | Clinton, NY | 1,872 |
| 6 | Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | 1,385 |
| 7 | California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | 2,126 |
| 8 | Williams College | Williamstown, MA | 2,072 |
| 9 | Haverford College | Haverford, PA | 1,169 |
| 10 | Amherst College | Amherst, MA | 1,697 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 41 | 1 |
| Master | 2 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 43 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 8 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 30 |
Students
Student enrollment was 207 in 2009-2010 (57 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 13% of the student body. About 2% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Rockefeller University provides on-campus housing for 215 of its 57 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Rockefeller University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
SCIENCE
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences