About Yale University

Founded in 1701, Yale University. is a Private college. Located in Connecticut, which is a city setting in Connecticut, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 5,472 full time undergraduate students, and 6,986 full time graduate students.

The Yale University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 6:1. There are 1147 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Yale University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate6%
Application Deadline
Application Fee80
SAT Range1420-1600
ACT Range32-35

Admissions at are considered Most Selective, with ,82% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 4 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 100% were in the top quarter, and 97% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Yale University.

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“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
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“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
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“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
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“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
0%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
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“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
0%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
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“It”s not really our thing”
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“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
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“There are a variety of opportunities”
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“We”re a very artistic group”
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“Haven”t met them”
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“Available in class”
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“They keep regular office hours”
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“They”re always available”
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“No greek life, but other groups to join”
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“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
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“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
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“We”re not into drinking at all”
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“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
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“We only party on weekends”
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“There”s some drinking happening every night”
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“Never, we”re here to learn”
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“There might be people who do”
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“People are known to partake on weekends”
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“There”s a huge drug scene”
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“We”re apathetic”
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“We know about current events and vote”
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“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
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“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
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“We save it for the classroom”
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“Sometimes, but not often”
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“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
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“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
0%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
0%
“They keep regular office hours”
0%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
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“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
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“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
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“We”re not into drinking at all”
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“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
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“We only party on weekends”
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“There”s some drinking happening every night”
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“Never, we”re here to learn”
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“There might be people who do”
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“People are known to partake on weekends”
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“There”s a huge drug scene”
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“We”re apathetic”
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“We know about current events and vote”
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“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
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“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
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“We save it for the classroom”
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“Sometimes, but not often”
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“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
0%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
0%
“They keep regular office hours”
0%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
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“Never, we”re here to learn”
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“There might be people who do”
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“People are known to partake on weekends”
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“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
0%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
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“We save it for the classroom”
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“Sometimes, but not often”
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“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
0%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
0%
“They keep regular office hours”
0%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
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“We”re not into drinking at all”
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“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
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“We only party on weekends”
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“There”s some drinking happening every night”
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“Never, we”re here to learn”
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“There might be people who do”
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“People are known to partake on weekends”
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“There”s a huge drug scene”

Yale University REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    120 Students rated on-campus housing 4.4 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    76 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    120 Students rated campus food 3.9 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    122 Students rated campus facilities 4.5 stars. 65 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    122 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    122 Students rated school activities 4.5 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    122 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    0 Students rated academics 4.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Yale University?

37 Students rated Yale University

Mohammed Usmaan - 08/11/2023

Life-changing experience. Everyone here is super passionate about something, and the conversations we have are just so interesting. I love the community; there is something for just about anyone. New Haven is kinda a crappy city though. There are small shops here and there that are jewels, however.

Lyle - 03/27/2023

Generally, a tightly knit community. I found the teaching to be excellent in foreign languages, psychology, and other humanities subjects. The math courses were very well taught. The teaching in computer science and engineering could have been better, but Yale has made huge additional investments in STEM areas in recent years.

Arun - 09/27/2021

Good Campuses.

Arun - 08/26/2021

Good Campuses

Yale University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Yale University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Yale University is 6%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Study a lot and have fun.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    Classmates are friendly, helpful, and usually smarter and more successful than me.

    Read all  51 answers
  4. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    lots of gay guys, incredibly bright, politically liberal, a cappella nerds, theatre nerds, grade inflation, lots of asians

    Read all  39 answers
  5. What are the academics like at your school?

    I think that the class sizes here are pretty good. I was surprised, though, because I expected them to be smaller than my classes in high school, but they aren't. I think that there is a wide range, as there would be at any school, of how often students study. I know some people that don't do any work, while others never go out. The nice thing about Yale is that I have not run into anyone who is really competitive. Everyone shares notes and helps each other out whenever possible. I think that Yale's academic requirements are becoming a little too strict. I definitely think that a Yale education is more about learning for the sake of learning. However, the skills that you pick up along the way are extremely useful for any type of work you will encounter after graduation.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I've never seen a place that boasts so many of the world's geniuses in realms ranging from the sciences to the arts. Going to class, you'll walk amongst published poets, renowned mathematicians, and acclaimed singers. Not to mention, they've have created foundations, charities, and community service programs that give back to the WORLD. The talents here are overwhelming, yet you'd never know. Everyone here is so humble. It only inspires you to contribute. Although talents are everywhere, they'll never be to the concentration that it is at Yale, especially with the amount of humility.

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  7. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    yes

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  8. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Yale has no real campus but there is a Yale bubble within New Haven so if you only like the idea of a gated community, the campus is not for you. There is a lot of school pride against Harvard and among the sports people, but other than that there is more residential college pride that is merely light hearted fun. This is not a school full of spirit like the other very large athletic schools. There are no real advisors during the first year which makes the experience difficult, especially as a freshman faces his or her first "shopping period." Although all of the food is sustainable and Yale tries to offer vegetarian options at every meal, the students certainly do get tired of the food and the only option is to go to one of New Haven's many fine restaurants that cost an arm and a leg. The school is a university focused school so if you do not plan to go into a profession in which research is important, Yale may not be the place for you.

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  9. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    there is plenty to do at the school outside of the academic world

    Read all  33 answers
  10. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    A group of scholars and friends with a lot of work and a predilection for trouble and fun.

    Read all  29 answers
  11. What's unique about your campus?

    To the undergraduate, the best thing from Yale, aside from academics, is the residential college system. Randomly chosen, the colleges represent a macrocosm of society and from early on create a firm support system for students. From Master's Teas to study breaks, the residential colleges provide a way to network with others, both in and out of the university, and becomes an important part of a Yalie's identity throughout his or her life.

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  12. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Curious people. Yale is a great place to explore academically, socially, extra-curricularly. It's a playground for your passions, whatever they are. So, if you're highly-focused on a professional career, or one particular talent, Yale will be a waste of your time and theirs. The people who get the most out of this school are active, engaged minds that crave challenge and variation. We're intellectual explorers not book-worms. If that's you, you'll do well here.

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for being a friendly, helpful environment to learn and do research.

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  14. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about Yale is its location- in New Haven, Connecticut. Connecticut is a beautiful state, as is the city of New Haven, but if anything were wrong with this school it would easily be the location. For most classes students must cross busy city streets, and the city is in a constant state of movement. While this is favored by some, most students would prefer a more secluded and quiet environment. New Haven is a wonderful place, but with the potential dangers of a city it is certainly not the ideal location for a college population.

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  15. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone outstanding.

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  16. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The school atmosphere is vibrant and stimulating, yes; but it can also cross the line into frenetic and overwhelming. Since everyone's involved in so many activities on top of a full course load, sleep has a tendency to go by the wayside. And you get the sense that you're not delving deep enough into any one thing to really appreciate its full value. Yale students need to learn how to slow down, create time for reflection, and invest in learning experiences outside the classroom, club, or athletic field--real life experiences.

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  17. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    New Haven is really FUCKING cold.

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  18. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    What I brag about the most is the school spirit and the cohesive group of students and professors at my school. I have had an amazing educational experience with my professors because they're always enthusiastic about their teachings. They come to class ready to excite us with the information they'll provide for the day. And the professors are always willing to help during their office hours. In addition, the students are friendly and enthusiastic about their studies and involved in campus activities where they are able to show their school spirit.

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  19. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Like most Ivy League schools, the stereotype of a Yale student is probably a wealthy snooty preppy brat more than anything.That's the stereotype I had before I visited. In reality, you see almost none of that in reality at Yale. Yale students, faculty and staff (especially in the Divinity School) are actually incredibly friendly, helpful and accessible. I was shocked to see how middle class the average student is too.

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  20. What are your classes like?

    Inside the academic buildings and different-sized classrooms

    Read all  4 answers
  21. Why did you decide to go to this school?

    A Yale student talks about why he chose Yale and his involvement in the African Students Association.

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Student Body

Students

49%

female

51%

male

5,472

Total Undergrad Enrollment

6,986

Total Grad Students

81%

Out-Of-State

6%

In-State

13%

International

Organizations

400

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

41%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
17%
% Black or African-American
7%
% Hispanic/Latino
12%
% White or Caucasian
46%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

58% of students attending Yale University receive some sort of financial aid. 17% were awarded federal grants. While 10% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$49,480

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$3,580

Books and Supplies

$15,170

Room and Board

68,230

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$5,171
$30 - $48K
$7,929
$48 - $75K
$6,551
$75 - $110K
$13,934
$110K & UP
$36,367

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