6%

Acceptance Rate

$52,542

Avg.Financial Aid

001426

FAFSA Code

About Yale University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Private

Not-For-Profit

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

13,433

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CIHE

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

Not applicable

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

Address

Woodbridge Hall

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 2034324771
Fax: N/A
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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

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 Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$18,748

Average Annual Cost

$53,430

Books And Supplies

$3,750

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

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

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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

100%

Part-time

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

43% White

0% Unknown

8% Black

13% Hispanic

6% Two or more races

11% Non Resident alien

19% Asian

0% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

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 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

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

$0$100,000

$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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