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Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut

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Overview

Enrollment

14,567
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

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 47,240 prospective students applied, and 2,509 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,786 enrolled in the school.  14,360 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 207 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $59,950 plus fees of $0. Yale is ranked 5 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 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 1480/1580
ACT 33/35
Estimated GPA 3.95

Applications Accepted

5.3% 
Yale University overview
Applications Due Jan 2, 2024
Applicant Competition Extreme
Application Fee $80

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$59,950
Costs for Yale University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $17,800
Budget for Other Expenses$3,420
Total One Year Cost$82,170

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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.