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Rockefeller University

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

3:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

Rockefeller University

1230 York Avenue, New York, New York 10065

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Phone

(212) 327-8000

Website
www.rockefeller.edu/

Mission Statement

The mission of the graduate program at The Rockefeller University, a world-renowned 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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Mission Statement

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The mission of the graduate program at The Rockefeller University, a world-renowned 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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Academics

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

  • BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Admissions

Application Fee

Undergraduate
No information
Graduate
$50
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
46%
Male Students
54%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian36.94%
  2. Two Or More Ethnicities36.58%
  3. Asian11.94%
  4. Hispanic/Latino9.33%
  5. Black4.1%
  6. Not Specified0.37%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.37%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.37%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

255

Graduate students

255

Full Time Students
13%
Part Time Students
87%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Lacrosse
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Baseball
  • Tennis
  • Golf
Female sports:
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Tennis
  • Baseball
  • Golf
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Lacrosse
    • Track and Field, Outdoor
    • Baseball
    • Tennis
    • Golf

    • Female

    • Softball
    • Track and Field, Outdoor
    • Tennis
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