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Rockefeller University is in New York, NY. New York is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Rockefeller University issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include science.
Not all applicants to Rockefeller University are accepted.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at Rockefeller University are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 198 students study at Rockefeller University (in 2007-2008).
The school offers a real campus feel. Rockefeller University makes housing available to a large share of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Rockefeller University
1230 York Ave
New York, NY 10065-6399
General Phone: (212) 327-8000
http://www.rockefeller.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 26 | biomedical sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Rockefeller University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 26 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Rockefeller University had a total enrollment of 198 students (26 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 39% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 65% |
| 30-34 | 27% |
Rockefeller University offers campus housing for 226 of its 26 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 7,620 |
Financial Aid:
Rockefeller University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 280700)
Rockefeller University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 40 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 39 | $252,503 | 4 | $252,500 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 12 | $114,568 | 12 | $116,718 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 12 | $87,433 | 5 | $61,240 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 64 | $192,306 | 21 | $129,372 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rockefeller University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Career counseling On-campus day care On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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