Yale University
Overview
Student Population
National Rank
| Location | New Haven, Connecticut |
| Online | yale.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| 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 35,301 prospective students applied, and 2,240 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,573 enrolled in the school. 13,303 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 130 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $53,430 plus fees of $0. Yale is ranked 1 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1460/1570 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| GPA | 3.95 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $3,750 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $16,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $720 |
| Total One Year Cost | $73,900 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| C |
Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, New York |
| J |
Jewish Theological Seminary of AmericaNew York, New York |
| A |
Amherst CollegeAmherst, Massachusetts |
| B |
Brown UniversityProvidence, Rhode Island |
| W |
Williams CollegeWilliamstown, Massachusetts |
| W |
Wellesley CollegeWellesley, Massachusetts |
| O |
Olin College of EngineeringNeedham, Massachusetts |
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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.
