David Rochefort is a Political Science professor at Northeastern University rated 3.84/5 by 122 students, with 3.29/5 difficulty and 100.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
David Rochefort professor reviews and ratings: 3.84/5 from 122 student reviews at Northeastern (100.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
While the class syllabus immediately stressed me out, it forced me to do all of the assignments on time and read all of the books (like 10 for the semester). This is a reading heavy class, but it has few assignments that are worth credit, and participation is key.HONR3310 2021-12-18 04:01:26 +0000 UTC
Truly and awesome professor and an awesome class. He leads really insightful group discussions that really explain a lot of statistical quandaries about political identification and such. I would take this class again and again. Also we listen to NPR regularly in class.POLS2400 2015-04-14 14:21:47 +0000 UTC
Absolutely useless. Won't answer questions. Requires you to be on campus even though course is online. Doesn't know that you can do stats in excel. Probably the worst prof in the NU Grad PoliSci program. Don't expect any kind of consistency or help throughout the course. PRINT HOMEWORK ANSWER SHEETS TO STUDY FOR THE TEST.POLS7202 2013-03-27 15:36:24 +0000 UTC
Doesn't pay attention to class difference. Answers to many questions: "I don't know". Probably knows his area, which is welfare policy, but as for public policy analysis in general, he sucks. Overall, he is lower than middle level public policy analysis professor. Takes too much on himself.PUBLIPOLI 2008-02-25 12:37:26 +0000 UTC
Great class -- interesting reading material -- this guy really cares about his courses... he's a bit awkward with students if you see him at office hours but is nice, helpful, and understanding. Is def. a tougher grader than most at NU -- would recommend!!HNR342 2007-02-09 09:54:50 +0000 UTC
Great prof. very clear in lecture, makes a boring subject easy to learn.QUAN 2005-10-26 18:46:43 +0000 UTC
Great subject, good professor.WELFAREREFORM 2005-08-30 18:56:09 +0000 UTC
Professor Rocehfort is Awesome. I learned more in his 4 week summer class than in most semester long classes. He uses music, movies/documentaries, and cartoons to really engage students. His tests are fair and he is very approachable.POLU350 2005-06-17 14:45:59 +0000 UTC
One of the best professors in the department, gives amazing notes. I learned more from his US health and welfare class than in any other class I have attended at NortheastermWELFARE 2004-07-28 22:00:22 +0000 UTC
Excellent professor....pretty hard class.QUANTTEC 2004-05-27 10:54:47 +0000 UTC
No CommentsPOL1329 2003-03-16 12:46:32 +0000 UTC
No CommentsPOLSCI 2003-03-09 19:33:23 +0000 UTC
No CommentsPOL 2003-02-28 13:16:47 +0000 UTC
As a professor very very helpful and understanding! Office hours helped a lot for someone who isnt a big fan of math. If plausible do the online version of the class but attend office hours! Work hard!POLS2400 2012-08-21 16:08:20 +0000 UTC
Professor Rochefort is a great teacher and a good guy. His classes have great discussions and he is both fair and reasonable about assignments and deadlines, frequently consulting the class for feedback. If you can take a class with him, do it!HNR342 2005-10-29 19:54:56 +0000 UTC
David Rochefort has an average rating of 3.84/5 from 122 student reviews. 100.0% of students said they would take them again.
David Rochefort's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.29/5 based on student reviews.
David Rochefort has taught INSH6500, POLS2400, HONR3310, POLS2385, PPUA7240, POLS7202, PPUA6524 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.