Rolfe graduated from Harvard University in 1881 and from Cornell University (Ph.D.) in 1885; then he taught at Cornell (1882–1885), at Harvard (1889–1890), and at American School of Classical Studies (1907–1908).
Rolfe graduated from Harvard University in 1881 and from Cornell University (Ph.D.) in 1885; then he taught at Cornell (1882–1885), at Harvard (1889–1890), and at American School of Classical Studies (1907–1908).