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New Haven, Connecticut

Yale University

Overview

Student Population
12,974
National Rank
#1
Yale University overview
Location New Haven, Connecticut
Online yale.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Yale University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Religious Affiliation Undergrad/Graduate

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 32,879 prospective students applied, and 2,277 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,579 enrolled in the school.  12,878 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 96 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2017/2018, excluding room and board, is $51,400 plus fees of $0. Yale is ranked 1 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2019 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

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Admission Standards
Elite 
Yale University overview
SAT 1500/1590
ACT 32/35
Applications Accepted
6.9% 
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Applications Due Dec 31, 2018
Applicant Competition Extreme
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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition
$51,400
Costs for Yale University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$3,670
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $15,500
Budget for Other Expenses$720
Total One Year Cost$71,290
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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$118,400 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
97% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Yale University students
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.

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