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Yale University

Yale University is a large, private institution located in New Haven, ct. Founded in 1701, Yale University offers undergraduate degrees in 190 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 6,639 undergraduates
cost $62,250 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Yale University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 4.6%
SAT score average 1547
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $80
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Key deadlines

June
30
71 days away FAFSA® deadline

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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Yale University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 6:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
6 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Law
Economics
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Music
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $62,250
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,450
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,420
Cost of attendance* $85,120
Average financial aid package $70,106
Estimated cost $15,014 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $62,250
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,450
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,420
Cost of attendance* $85,120
Average financial aid package $70,106
Estimated cost $15,014 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

Submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the only way to see if you qualify for financial aid.  

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Yale University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,639, with gender binary students split 49% male and 51% female.

Total enrollment

15,081

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
15%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
10%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
61%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Yale University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map Woodbridge Hall, New Haven, CT 06520
phone 203-432-4771
address https://www.yale.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Yale University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Yale University?

Yale University is located in New Haven, ct.

What is the acceptance rate at Yale University? 

The acceptance rate for Yale University is 5%.

What’s the average GPA for Yale University?

The average high school GPA for Yale University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Yale University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Yale University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $340,480.

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