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
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 | 10 | 75.9 | 2027 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =42 | 61.1 | 2027 |
| Cell Biology | =46 | 57.7 | 2027 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 56 | 56.6 | 2027 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 197 | 41.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =265 | 52.0 | 2027 |
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 32, US News Rank =125.
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, Biology and Biochemistry.
Where is Rockefeller University located?
Rockefeller University is located in New York, United States.