Yale University
New Haven, CT
Yale is a private, Ivy League, liberal arts university. Founded in 1701, it adopted coeducation in 1969. Its 200-acre main campus is located near the center of New Haven. Campus buildings are primarily in the collegiate Gothic style.
Website: www.yale.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Most difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 7% of 32,914 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- January 2
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- Not reported
- SAT Math
- 710-800 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
- 710-790 range of middle 50%
- ACT Composite
- 32-35 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $69,430
- Tuition and Fees
- $53,430
- Room and Board
- $16,000
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 100%
- Average Freshman Award
- $59,676
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $14,575
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 1,215
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 29% of classes
10-19 students: 44% of classes
20-29 students: 10% of classes
30-39 students: 5% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
50-99 students: 6% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes
Campus Life
- New Haven Population
- 130,660
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- New York City
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 84% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Bulldog
- Sororities
- Fraternities
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
19.7% Asian
7.9% Black/African-American
14.1% Hispanic/Latino
7.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
50.1% White
0.5% Unknown - International Students
- 10.7% from 89 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 99.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- Not reported
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 20.0%
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Most Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over 29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | ||
Mathematics | ||
Science | ||
Foreign Language | ||
Social Studies | ||
History | ||
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | March 1 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | Recommended | |
SAT Essay Component Policy | Essay component required | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component required | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- City, State, Zip
- New Haven, CT 06520
- Phone
- (203) 432-9300
- Fax
- (203) 432-9392
- student.questions@yale.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- January 2
- Application Fee
- $80
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- April 1
- Accept Offer of Admission
- May 1
- Waiting List Used
- Yes
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Action Deadline
- Early Action Notification
- December 15
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 3 required for all freshmen
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 7% of 32,914 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 7% of 17,785 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 7% of 15,129 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 1,367 (60%) of 2,285 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 817 (70%) of 1,175 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 762 (69%) of 1,110 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- 16% of 4,653 applicants were admitted
- Students Offered Wait List
- 1,098
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- 700
- Students Admitted From Wait List
- 73
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- Not reported
- 3.75 and Above
- Not reported
- 3.50 - 3.74
- Not reported
- 3.25 - 3.49
- Not reported
- 3.00 - 3.24
- Not reported
- 2.50 - 2.99
- Not reported
- 2.00 - 2.49
- Not reported
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 710-800 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 86%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 13%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 1%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 0%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 710-790 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 88%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 11%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 1%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 0%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 32-35 range of middle 50%
- Score of 30 - 36
- Not reported
- Score of 24 - 29
- Not reported
- Score of 18 - 23
- Not reported
- Score of 12 - 17
- Not reported
- Score of 6 - 11
- Not reported
- Score of 5 or Below
- Not reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 94%
Top quarter: 99%
Top half: 100% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $69,430
- Tuition and Fees
- $53,430
- Room and Board
- $16,000
- Books and Supplies
- Not reported
- Other Expenses
- Not reported
- Payment Plans
- Installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline March 1
Final deadline March 1 - Award Notification
- On or about April 1
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal and Institutional Methodologies
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 001426 |
Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,093 (63.7%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 883 (81.2%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 883 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 883 (100.0%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 100%
- Average Award
- $59,676
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 882 (99.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $57,954
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 659 (75.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,394
- Merit-Based Gift
- Not reported
- Merit-Based Gift
- Not reported
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 3,440 (54.5%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 3,127 (90.9%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 3,127 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 3,127 (100.0%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 100%
- Average Award
- $59,070
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 3,126 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $56,602
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 2,660 (84.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,922
- Merit-Based Gift
- Not reported
- Merit-Based Gift
- Not reported
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 16%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $14,575
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- Not reported
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Available
- Other Loans
- College/university loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- Not reported
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- African Studies
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Archeology
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- East Asian Studies
- Ecology
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- Engineering Science
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- Evolutionary Biology
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- French Language and Literature
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- Italian Language and Literature
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Linguistics
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Molecular Biology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Portuguese Language and Literature
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Russian Language and Literature
- Russian Studies
- Sociology
- South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Statistics, General
- Systems Science and Theory
- Women's Studies
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, History
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- None
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- No online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 1,215
- Part-Time Faculty
- 501
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 66%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 29% of classes
10-19 students: 44% of classes
20-29 students: 10% of classes
30-39 students: 5% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
50-99 students: 6% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 15,619,364
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 450
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Laws, Master of Environmental Design, Master of Environmental Management, Master of Arts, Master of Studies in Law, Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Science, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Divinity, Master of Philosophy, Master of Medical Science, Master of Sacred Theology, Master of Arts in Religion, Master of Architecture, Advanced Professional Master of Public Health
Master's Programs of Study
- Architecture
- Asian Studies
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemical Engineering
- Classics
- Computer Science
- Economic Development
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- Environmental Design
- French
- International Affairs
- International Economics
- Law
- Near and Middle Eastern Languages
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Nursing--General
- Statistics
- Theology
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of the Science of Law, Doctor of Medicine
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Accounting
- African-American Studies
- Architecture
- Asian Languages
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Cell Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Classics
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Sciences
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Developmental Biology
- Developmental Psychology
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- Environmental Design
- Film, Television, and Video Theory and Criticism
- Finance and Banking
- French
- Genetics
- Geochemistry
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Geosciences
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases
- Law
- Marketing
- Meteorology
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Medicine
- Near and Middle Eastern Languages
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Neuroscience
- Nursing--General
- Oceanography
- Organizational Management
- Paleontology
- Pharmacology
- Philosophy
- Psychology--General
- Social Psychology
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Virology
Location and Setting
- New Haven Population
- 130,660
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- New York City
- Campus Size
- 342 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 15.8 average low in January, 80 average high in September
- Rain
- 128 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 2 mile(s) from campus in New Haven
- Nearest Train Station
- 2 mile(s) from campus in New Haven
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Coed housing, disabled student housing
- Students in College Housing
- 84% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 16%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
- Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Bulldog
- School Colors
- Yale blue and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | |||
Basketball | x | x | ||
Cheerleading | x | |||
Crew | x | x | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | ||
Fencing | x | x | ||
Field Hockey | x | |||
Football | x | |||
Golf | x | x | ||
Gymnastics | x | |||
Ice Hockey | x | x | ||
Lacrosse | x | x | ||
Sailing | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | ||
Softball | x | |||
Squash | x | x | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | x | ||
Tennis | x | x | ||
Track And Field | x | x | ||
Volleyball | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | |
Cheerleading | x | |
Crew | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Fencing | x | |
Field Hockey | x | |
Football | ||
Golf | x | |
Gymnastics | x | |
Ice Hockey | x | |
Lacrosse | x | |
Sailing | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | x | |
Squash | x | |
Swimming And Diving | x | |
Tennis | x | |
Track And Field | x | |
Volleyball | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | |
Basketball | x | |
Cheerleading | ||
Crew | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Fencing | x | |
Field Hockey | ||
Football | x | |
Golf | x | |
Gymnastics | ||
Ice Hockey | x | |
Lacrosse | x | |
Sailing | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | ||
Squash | x | |
Swimming And Diving | x | |
Tennis | x | |
Track And Field | x | |
Volleyball |
- Women's Club Sports
- archery, badminton, equestrian sports, riflery, rock climbing, rugby, skiing (cross-country), skiing (downhill), table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, water polo, wrestling
- Men's Club Sports
- archery, badminton, cheerleading, equestrian sports, riflery, rock climbing, rugby, skiing (cross-country), skiing (downhill), table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- baseball, basketball, bowling, crew, cross-country running, field hockey, football, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities
- Sororities
- Fraternities
- ROTC
- Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 5,746
- Women
- 2,844 (49.5%)
- Men
- 2,902 (50.5%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 5,743
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
19.7% Asian
7.9% Black/African-American
14.1% Hispanic/Latino
7.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
50.1% White
0.5% Unknown - International Students.
- 10.7% from 89 countries
- Average Age
- 20
- All Graduate Students
- 7,228
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 99.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- Not reported
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- Not reported
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 97.4%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Average Starting Salary
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 20.0%
- Disciplines Pursued
- Business 1%
Law 7%
Theology 1%
Arts and Sciences 11%
Medicine 7%
Education 1%
Other 2%
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