About Yale University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
13,433
Website
https://www.yale.eduAccreditation
CIHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Located in New Haven, CT, Yale University is a private university. Yale University covers an area of 1,015 acres. Yale University was founded in the year 1701. Keeping the pursuit of research, innovation, and excellence at the center, Yale University has been imparting quality education to its students. The motto of the varsity is אורים ותמים (Hebrew; ʾÛrîm wə-Tummîm) Lux et veritas (Latin) and its official colors are yale blue. The total enrolment stands at 13,609 (Fall 2019) students at Yale University. Around 6,092 and 7,517 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. The school has a total of 4,410 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. At Yale University, around 99% of the students are 24 and under. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 51% of the students are females and 49% are males. Finally, at YU around 40% are white, 20% are Asian, and 14% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. The college has produced several achievers in its 319 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are George W. Bush (Pilot, Public speaker), Hillary Clinton (Spokesperson, Politician), Dick Cheney (Businessperson, Politician), and Eli Whitney (Inventor, Engineer). Yale University's sporting teams are affiliated to NCAA Division I FCS – Ivy League – ECAC Hockey – NEISA. At YU, 367 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education), AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), ABA (American Bar Association), and ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.). $30 billion (2019) is the total value of endowment of the Yale University.
Rankings
The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. Yale University has been ranked at the 3rd position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the university based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
2nd Jan
Acceptance Rate
6%
SAT Range
1460 - 1570
ACT Range
33 - 35
Application Fee
$80
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Recommended
Accept Common App
Yes
The university is selective in taking in students. Moreover, admission to YU is difficult. To kickstart the admission process at YU, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $80. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1460-1570, it would improve her chances. The average ACT score at Yale University is 34. However, those getting an ACT score less than 33 might also be offered admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at Woodbridge Hall, New Haven, Connecticut 06520. To gather more information, they can call them at (203) 432-4771.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$18,748
Average Annual Cost
$53,430
Books And Supplies
$3,750
Room And Board
$16,000
Budget For Other Expenses
$720
Total One Year Cost
$73,900
The next two things to keep in mind before applying to YU are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $76,645. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($55,500), books and supplies ($1,050), room and boarding ($16,600), and budget for other expenses ($3,495). For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
6:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
99%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$39,257
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Economics
179 Graduates
Political Science and Government
134 Graduates
History
117 Graduates
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomica...
89 Graduates
Psychology, General
80 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
73 Graduates
Area Studies
70 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
70 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
70 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
51 Graduates
Mathematics
40 Graduates
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...
38 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
35 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
34 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
32 Graduates
Physics
31 Graduates
Applied Mathematics
30 Graduates
Engineering Science
29 Graduates
Chemistry
28 Graduates
Cognitive Science
28 Graduates
Sociology
25 Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
22 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
18 Graduates
Philosophy
18 Graduates
English Language and Literature/Let...
17 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
17 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
17 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
16 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
16 Graduates
Anthropology
15 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
14 Graduates
Music
12 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
10 Graduates
Architecture
9 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
9 Graduates
Environmental/Environmental Health...
9 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
9 Graduates
Mathematics and Computer Science
9 Graduates
Chemical Engineering
7 Graduates
Statistics
7 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
5 Graduates
Astronomy and Astrophysics
4 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
4 Graduates
Computer Programming
4 Graduates
Archeology
3 Graduates
East Asian Languages, Literatures,...
3 Graduates
Engineering Physics
3 Graduates
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Lan...
3 Graduates
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languag...
2 Graduates
Physical Sciences, Other
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
5,964
Socio-Economic Diversity
14%
Part-time
N/A
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$75,346 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 100% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
Yes
Freshmen Live on Campus
100%
Undergrads in College Housing
83%
Averege Housing Cost
$9,000/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $7,000/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$7,000/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Bulldog
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Ivy Group
Total Male Athletes
551
Total Female Athletes
431
Intramural Sports
19
Sports Club
82
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Crew-Rowing
Fencing
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Crew-Rowing
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. At YU, $16,600 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. Yale University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at YU costs around $7,000 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At YU, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 49% male and 51% female students enrolled at the university.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$56,600/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$83,200/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$100 - 179
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$52,542
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$7,084
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$50,382
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$68,975
$30K - $48K
$67,768
$48K - $75K
$67,158
$75K - $110K
$60,249
> $110K
$32,214
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$176,594,543
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$595,065
The financial aid department of Yale University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $6,793, whereas the financial aid is $53,402. Yale University offers an average institutional aid of up to $53,402 to students. At YU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $176,594,543 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $595,065.