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#6 Best Colleges in America

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut

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Overview

Enrollment

14,776
Yale University overview
Location New Haven, Connecticut
Online yale.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Yale University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Yale University, located in New Haven, Connecticut, is an iconic institution renowned for its rigorous academic environment and rich history dating back to its founding in 1701. Part of the Ivy League, Yale is situated about 80 miles northeast of New York City, offering a blend of urban atmosphere within a traditionally collegiate Gothic architecture setting on its main campus. Yale fosters a highly selective admissions process, indicative of its reputation for academic excellence across a spectrum of disciplines, with particularly distinguished programs in law, drama, and medicine. Residential life is a cornerstone of the Yale experience, with the majority of undergraduates living on campus in one of the 14 residential colleges. While Yale is not primarily known for its athletic achievements, it competes in NCAA Division I as the Yale Bulldogs, maintaining a historic rivalry with Harvard.

In the most recent statistical year 50,060 prospective students applied, and 2,289 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,554 enrolled in the school.  14,538 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 238 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $62,250 plus fees of $0. Yale is ranked 6 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

10/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

10/10

Resources

10/10

Outcomes

10/10

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

Getting In

Admission Standards

Exceptional
Yale University overview
SAT 1500/1580
ACT 33/35
Estimated GPA 3.95

Applications Accepted

4.6% 
Yale University overview
Applications Due Jan 2, 2025
Applicant Competition Extreme
Application Fee $80

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$62,250
Costs for Yale University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $18,450
Budget for Other Expenses$3,420
Total One Year Cost$85,120

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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.

Current students may use the Yale University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.

Last updated February 24, 2024