Rockefeller University

www.rockefeller.edu/

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2020 Enrolled Students

255

100% Full-Time

About

Rockefeller University is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Rockefeller University were N/A.

In 2020, 36 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rockefeller University. 41.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (24 degrees), 6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rockefeller University is $0, which is $−28,563 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Rockefeller University is $0, which is $−28,563 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $N/A.

In N/A, N/A% of undergraduate students attending Rockefeller University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, N/A% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

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N/A Value

In N/A Rockefeller University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A. Between N/A and N/A, the average net price of Rockefeller University grew by N/A.

This chart compares the average net price of Rockefeller University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

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Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

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Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

N/A% of undergraduate students at Rockefeller University received financial aid through grants or loans in N/A. This represents a N/A of N/A with respect to N/A, when N/A% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rockefeller University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Rockefeller University has a total enrollment of 255 students. The full-time enrollment at Rockefeller University is 255 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Rockefeller University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rockefeller University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.4% White, 11.8% Asian, 8.63% Hispanic or Latino, 4.31% Black or African American, 1.18% Two or More Races, 0.392% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.392% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Rockefeller University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A. Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (21.2%), followed by White Female (17.3%) and Asian Male (7.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rockefeller University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 255 students. The full-time enrollment at Rockefeller University is 255 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Rockefeller University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.5% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rockefeller University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

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N/A Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Rockefeller University was N/A%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (85%), Rockefeller University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Rockefeller University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
98
Asian
30
Hispanic or Latino
22

The enrolled student population at Rockefeller University is 38.4% White, 11.8% Asian, 8.63% Hispanic or Latino, 4.31% Black or African American, 1.18% Two or More Races, 0.392% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.392% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 50% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.69% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2 students (0.784%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 6 fewer women than men received degrees from Rockefeller University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rockefeller University is white (24 degrees awarded). There were 6 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Rockefeller University is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Rockefeller University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (36 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rockefeller University are Physicians (367,901 people), Postsecondary teachers (99,957 people), Other managers (82,489 people), Other Physical Scientists (80,074 people), and Registered nurses (61,674 people).

The most specialized majors at Rockefeller University are Biology (36 degrees awarded).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rockefeller University are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Athletes and sports competitors, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Rockefeller University are Biology (36 degrees awarded).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rockefeller University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (410,467 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (226,518 people), Offices of physicians (170,082 people), Elementary & secondary schools (129,567 people), and Scientific research & development services (114,047 people).

The most specialized majors at Rockefeller University are Biology (36 degrees awarded).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Rockefeller University.

Most Common

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In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Rockefeller University was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Rockefeller University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Rockefeller University, which is 1.4 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (15).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Rockefeller University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Rockefeller University in General Biomedical Sciences, which is 1.31 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 13 degrees were awarded to women at Rockefeller University in General Biomedical Sciences, which is 0.765 times less than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

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Highest Graduation Rate (N/A%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Rockefeller University is N/A and N/A (N/A% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, N/A% of graduates (N/A students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
24 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded
Asian
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rockefeller University is white (24 degrees awarded). There were 6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Male
12 degrees awarded
White Female
12 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rockefeller University is white male (12 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (12 degrees).

Operations

Rockefeller University has an endowment valued at nearly $2.32B, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $152M (6.54%), compared to the 3.43% average return ($10.5M on $307M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2020, Rockefeller University had a total salary expenditure of $406M. Rockefeller University employs 35 Professors, 19 Assistant professors, and 16 Associate professors. Most academics at Rockefeller University are Male Professors (31), Male Assistant professors(11), and Female Associate professors (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rockefeller University are: Research, with 393 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 278 employees, and Management with 171 employees.

Endowment

$2.32B

2020 Endowment

1.01%

growth from 2019

Rockefeller University has an endowment valued at about $2.32B, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Rockefeller University grew 1.01% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.01B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Rockefeller University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$86.3M - Federal
$553k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Rockefeller University received $86.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $553k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$125M

2020 Salaries

3.11%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Rockefeller University paid a median of $125M in salaries, which represents 30.7% of their overall expenditure ($406M) and a 3.11% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.67% growth from 2018 and a 2.99% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 238M (42.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Rockefeller University paid a total of $18M to 72 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $70.3M (29.6%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

35 Employees

Research

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

393 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Rockefeller University were Professor with 35 employees; Assistant professor with 19 employees; and Assistant professor with 16 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rockefeller University were Research with 393 employees; Computer, Engineering, and Science with 278 employees; and Management with 171 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Rockefeller University was Male Professor with 31 employees, Male Assistant professor with 11 employees, and Female Associate professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Rockefeller University.