Rockefeller University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #475 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #173 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #150 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 221 | In New York State |
| #5 of 92 | In New York City |
| #26 of 2,648 | For Molecular Biology |
| Top100 | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 12%
- Graduates
- 281
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.rockefeller.edu
Rockefeller University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
We've calculated the 12% acceptance rate for Rockefeller University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Nonresident Alien | 111 (40%) |
|---|---|
| White | 87 (31%) |
| Asian | 33 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 24 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 15 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 8 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 2 (0.7%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 264 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $12,859 |
Rockefeller University majors
Rockefeller University has granted 5 master's in Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other and 38 doctorate degrees in Biomedical Sciences, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Rockefeller University.
| Major | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 38 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 5 | |
| Grand Total | 5 | 38 |
Publications & Citations
Rockefeller University is a world-class research university with 41,543 scientific papers published and 3,866,026 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Biochemistry, Medicine, Computer Science, Physics, Immunology, Psychology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 539 | 35440 |
| 1994 | 604 | 37433 |
| 1995 | 613 | 38661 |
| 1996 | 688 | 40239 |
| 1997 | 800 | 46254 |
| 1998 | 775 | 51529 |
| 1999 | 750 | 55481 |
| 2000 | 731 | 60195 |
| 2001 | 751 | 64247 |
| 2002 | 814 | 70999 |
| 2003 | 811 | 75544 |
| 2004 | 824 | 80414 |
| 2005 | 831 | 84891 |
| 2006 | 793 | 90980 |
| 2007 | 802 | 97623 |
| 2008 | 790 | 98280 |
| 2009 | 878 | 106583 |
| 2010 | 869 | 110763 |
| 2011 | 808 | 119369 |
| 2012 | 913 | 128219 |
| 2013 | 1012 | 132115 |
| 2014 | 902 | 137013 |
| 2015 | 902 | 132563 |
| 2016 | 945 | 133007 |
| 2017 | 974 | 133264 |
| 2018 | 1083 | 135798 |
| 2019 | 979 | 142282 |
| 2020 | 1052 | 160815 |
| 2021 | 1063 | 178356 |
| 2022 | 979 | 162417 |
| 2023 | 1030 | 155898 |
| 2024 | 883 | 147546 |
| 2025 | 637 | 124856 |
Rockefeller University alumni
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Karl Landsteiner
- Occupations
- pathologistuniversity teacherbiologistphysiologistimmunologist
- Biography
-
Karl Landsteiner ForMemRS was an Austrian-American biologist, physician, and immunologist. He emigrated with his family to New York in 1923 at the age of 55 for professional opportunities, working for the Rockefeller Institute.
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Miriam Adelson
- Occupations
- publisherphysician
- Biography
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Miriam Adelson is an Israeli-American physician, businesswoman, philanthropist, and conservative political donor. She was married to Sheldon Adelson until his death in 2021.
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Yoshinori Ohsumi
- Enrolled in Rockefeller University
- Studied in 1974-1977
- Occupations
- biologist
- Biography
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Yoshinori Ohsumi is a Japanese cell biologist specializing in autophagy, the process that cells use to destroy and recycle cellular components.
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Robert Sapolsky
- Enrolled in Rockefeller University
- Graduated with Doctor of Philosophy
- Occupations
- university teacherbiologistwriterneurologistneuroscientist
- Biography
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Robert Morris Sapolsky is an American academic, neuroscientist, and primatologist. He is the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor at Stanford University and is a professor of biology, neurology, and neurosurgery. Sapolsky's research has focused on neuroendocrinology, particularly relating to stress. He is also a research associate with the National Museums of Kenya.
General info
| Founded | 1901 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Scientia pro bono humani generis Science for the Benefit of Humanity |
| Academic calendar | Twelve - month basis |
| Total FTE staff | 1,270 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Research Institutions |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1230 York Avenue New York, New York, 10065-6399 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,804,000 |
| Phone | 2123278000 |