Private (nonprofit)

The Rockefeller University

New York, New York·Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above·Mid East·rockefeller.edu
Acceptance
Grad-only
6-yr Graduation
Grad-only
Total enrollment
281
peer median 1,343
Avg net price
Grad-only
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The Rockefeller University is a private biomedical research and graduate-only university in New York City, United States. It focuses primarily on the biological and medical sciences and provides doctoral and postdoctoral education. It is classified as a "Special Focus – Research Institution". Rockefeller is the oldest biomedical research institute in the United States.

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

New England Commission of Higher Education

Accredited since 2023Next review Jun 2027
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

New York State Board of Regents, and the Commissioner of Education

Accredited since 1954Next review Feb 2028

Action history · 3

  1. Jan 2023Initial Accreditation
    New England Commission of Higher Education
  2. Jan 2023Voluntary Withdrawal Received
    New York State Board of Regents, and the Commissioner of Education
  3. Feb 2018Probation or Equivalent or a More Severe Status: Other
    New York State Board of Regents, and the Commissioner of Education

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Rockefeller

Top program areas ranked by completions.

Distinct CIP programs2
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

50 total completions
01Biological Sciences
50100.0%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

Fall total
281
12-mo unduplicated
281

Gender split

Men
48%134
Women
52%147

Rockefeller vs Peer comparison

The peer institutions Rockefeller selected for federal comparison reporting.

GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
This institutionPeer median

A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

Carnegie
SubjectThe Rockefeller University
Grad-onlyGrad-only281Grad-only
Grad-onlyGrad-only1,261Grad-only
Grad-onlyGrad-only1,474Grad-only
Grad-onlyGrad-only1,424Grad-only
Open admission310$18,894Community College
Grad-onlyGrad-only1,677Grad-only
Peer group median1,343$18,894

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Reports & documents (2)

Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.

Frequently asked questions about The Rockefeller University

Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Rockefeller.

What is the acceptance rate at The Rockefeller University?

The Rockefeller University does not have a reported acceptance rate. This institution offers no undergraduate degree programs, so there is no undergraduate admissions cycle to report.

What is the graduation rate at The Rockefeller University?

The Rockefeller University does not have a reported federal graduation rate. Federal graduation rates track first-time, full-time undergraduates seeking a degree. This institution offers no undergraduate degree programs, so there is no cohort to follow.

How many students attend The Rockefeller University?

The Rockefeller University reports a total enrollment of 281 students per the latest IPEDS.

What is the average net price at The Rockefeller University?

The Rockefeller University does not have a reported average net price. Net price is a federal metric for first-time, full-time undergraduates receiving federal aid. This institution offers no undergraduate degree programs, so it does not report one.

Where is The Rockefeller University located?

The Rockefeller University is located in New York, New York 10065-6399.

About the data on this page

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IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.

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