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Rockefeller University
About
The Rockefeller University is a private biomedical research and graduate-only university in New York City, New York. 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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 16 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 73
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 2.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 33%
- Female : Male
- 44 : 56
- Staff
- 1,466
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Immunology | 8 | 70.4 | 2026 |
| Cell Biology | 38 | 70.4 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 48 | 70.4 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =55 | 70.4 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 197 | 70.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =259 | 70.4 | 2026 |
ARWU
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Sciences | 11 | 260.9 | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 31 | 204.6 | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 34 | 178.6 | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
QS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Sciences | 46 | 77.0 | 2026 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | =151 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =172 | 69.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 551-600 | - | 2022 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Rockefeller University?
Rockefeller University's performance in the latest university rankings: ARWU Rank 29, US News Rank 104.
When was Rockefeller University founded?
Rockefeller University was founded in 1901.
What are the top subjects at Rockefeller University?
Top subjects at Rockefeller University include: Immunology, Biological Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Human Biological Sciences, Cell Biology.
Where is Rockefeller University located?
Rockefeller University is located in New York, United States.