The Rockefeller University

What is the cost of studying for a year at The Rockefeller University?

Rockefeller reported $0 in full-time graduate tuition and required graduate fees for both New York residents and nonresidents in the 2024-25 IPEDS reporting period. Its PhD funding model provides tuition support and a stipend, but an individual student's financial plan must also account for living costs in New York City.

• Reported full-time graduate tuition, 2024-25: $0 for in-state and out-of-state students.
• Reported required full-time graduate fees, 2024-25: $0 for in-state and out-of-state students.
• Other budget items: Housing, food, transportation, health-related expenses, and personal costs depend on the student's circumstances and should not be treated as included in the $0 figures.

Published tuition is not the same as a complete cost of attendance, and a stipend is not the same as having no expenses. Applicants should review the funding offer's duration, conditions, health coverage, stipend payment schedule, and any housing terms together. Federal grants and undergraduate net-price comparisons are generally poor tools for evaluating this graduate-only institution; eligibility for loans or other benefits depends on an individual's status and the applicable program rules.

What are the work-study opportunities at The Rockefeller University?

For Rockefeller PhD students, funded research training is the central work-and-study arrangement. A stipend supports students while they undertake laboratory rotations, coursework, and dissertation research; it should not automatically be classified as a Federal Work-Study job or an ordinary hourly campus position.

Students interested in additional paid work need to check graduate-program rules, adviser expectations, funding terms, and any immigration restrictions before accepting it. Research assistantships, teaching activities, outside internships, and part-time jobs can have different approval and compensation arrangements. Rockefeller's graduate career-development resources can help students plan professional steps beyond the lab, but career advising is distinct from a verified job-placement outcome.