6%

Acceptance Rate

$52,542

Avg.Financial Aid

001426

FAFSA Code

Yale University

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    CIHE

  • Website

    https://www.yale.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    13,433

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide 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.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

N/A

Address

Woodbridge Hall

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 Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    2nd Jan

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    6%

  • SAT Range

    1460 - 1570

  • SAT/ACT

    Neither required nor recommended

  • ACT Range

    33 - 35

  • High School GPA

    Recommended

  • Application Fee

    $80

  • 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 Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $18,748

  • Average Annual Cost

    $53,430

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $73,900

  • Other Fees

    $N/A

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $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 The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

6:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

99%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$39,257

Faculty Overview

60%

Male Professors

40%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular 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

  • 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

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

5,964

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

14%

Full-time / Part-time

100% / N/A

Students Gender

Male

50%

US National: 44%

Female

50%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

43%

Unknown

0%

Black

8%

Hispanic

13%

Two or more races

6%

Non Resident alien

11%

Asian

19%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

80%

Out Of State

8%

In State

12%

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 Security

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.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$56,600/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$83,200/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$9,650 - $17,250

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$100 - $179

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

51%

Average Aid Per Year

$52,542

Students Receiving Federal Grants

16%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,084

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

51%

Average Aid Per Year

$50,382

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the 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.

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