130794
Overview
Student Population
| Location | New Haven, Connecticut |
| Online | yale.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Will you get in?
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Located in New Haven, Connecticut, Yale University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 36,844 prospective students applied, and 2,241 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,550 enrolled in the school. 13,303 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 130 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $55,500 plus fees of $0. Yale is ranked 5 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Yale is rated within the top 2% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Yale University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#5 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Connecticut
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Connecticut
#3 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Connecticut
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1460/1570 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| GPA | 3.95 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $16,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,495 |
| Total One Year Cost | $76,645 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 27% |
| History | 9% |
| General Studies | 8% |
| Biology | 7% |
| Ethnic Studies | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130794 IPEDS survey data for Yale University.
Current students may use the Yale University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.