Yale
Yale University
38 Hillhouse Ave, New Haven, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Yale University (Yale)
About this school
Yale is a private, Ivy League, liberal arts university. Founded in 1701, it adopted coeducation in 1969. Its 200-acre main campus is located near the center of New Haven. Campus buildings are primarily in the collegiate Gothic style.
- www.yale.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
6,986
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:5,472
- Men:2,786 (50.9%)
- Women:2,686 (49.1%)
Location
Admission Information (Yale)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Yale University is most difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over 29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | - |
Mathematics | - | - |
Science | - | - |
Foreign Language | - | - |
Social Studies | - | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | March 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Recommended | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component required | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | - |
City, State, Zip | New Haven, CT 06520 |
Phone | (203) 432-9300 |
Fax | (203) 432-9392 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 2 |
Application Fee | $80 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | November 1 |
Early Action Notification | December 15 |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 3 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 6% of 31,445 applicants were admitted |
Women | 6% of 16,919 applicants were admitted |
Men | 7% of 14,526 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,367 (69%) of 1,988 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 691 (69%) of 999 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 676 (68%) of 989 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | Not reported |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 710-800 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 86% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 13% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 1% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
Sat Critical Reading | 710-790 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 88% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 11% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 1% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 32-35 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | Not reported |
• Score 24 - 29 | Not reported |
• Score 18 - 23 | Not reported |
• Score 12 - 17 | Not reported |
• Score 6 - 11 | Not reported |
• Score 5 Or Below | Not reported |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Yale)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $51,400 (72.83548249964574%)
- Room & Board: - $15,500 (21.964007368570215%)
- Other Expences: - $3,670 (5.2005101317840445%)
- Tuition & Fees: - Not reported
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Yale University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On or about April 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001426 | Free |
Institution's own form | - |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,006 (63.7%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 817 (81.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 817 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 817 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 100% |
Average Award | $56,320 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 816 (99.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $54,568 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 620 (75.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,308 |
• Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,129 (54.5%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,870 (91.7%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,870 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 2,870 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 100% |
Average Award | $55,828 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,869 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $53,412 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,425 (84.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,859 |
• Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 16% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $13,050 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (Yale)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,171
Part-Time Faculty
547
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
64%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 29% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 44% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 10% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 5% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 2% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 6% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 3% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 15,619,364 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 450 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Yale University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
99.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
86.4%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
95.8%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
98.0%
Programs & Majors (Yale)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (64)
- African Studies
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Archeology
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
- Comparative Literature
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- East Asian Studies
- Ecology
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- Engineering Science
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- Evolutionary Biology
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- French Language and Literature
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Italian Language and Literature
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Linguistics
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Molecular Biology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Portuguese Language and Literature
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Russian Language and Literature
- Russian Studies
- Sociology
- South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Systems Science and Theory
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Engineering, Interdisciplinary studies, History
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Fine Arts, Master of Environmental Design, Master of Arts in Religion, Master of Architecture, Master of Science, Master of Music, Master of Medical Science, Master of Studies in Law, Master of Philosophy, Master of Sacred Theology, Advanced Professional Master of Public Health, Master of Divinity, Master of Forestry, Master of Forest Studies, Master of Business Administration, Master of Environmental Management, Master of Musical Arts, Master of Laws, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Public Health, Master of Environmental Science
Master's Programs of Study (58)
- African Studies
- Anthropology
- Applied Arts and Design--General
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art/Fine Arts
- Asian Studies
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biostatistics
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemical Engineering
- Classics
- Computer Science
- East European and Russian Studies
- Economic Development
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Environmental Design
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
- Forestry
- French
- Graphic Design
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- History
- History of Medicine
- History of Science and Technology
- International Affairs
- International Economics
- International Health
- Law
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Music
- Near and Middle Eastern Languages
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Nursing--General
- Pathology
- Photography
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Planetary and Space Sciences
- Public Health--General
- Social Sciences
- Statistics
- Theater
- Theology
- Writing
Campus Life (Yale)
Location & Geography
Population
130,660
Nearest Metropolitan Area
342 acres
Environment
Urban environment
Campus Size
New York City
Weather
Temperature | 15.8 average low in January, 80 average high in September |
Rain | 128 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 53 mile(s) from campus in Hartford |
Nearest Bus Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in New Haven |
Nearest Train Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in New Haven |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
83% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
17%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Bulldog |
School Colors | Yale blue and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Sailing | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Squash | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Sailing | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Squash | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | baseball, basketball, bowling, crew, cross-country running, field hockey, football, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Yale University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
5,469
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
5,472
Women
2,686
Men
2,786
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 19.3% Asian
- 7.7% Black/African-American
- 13.6% Hispanic/Latino
- 6.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 51.7% White
- 0.6% Unknown
International Students
10.7% from 89 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
6,986
Student Resources (Yale)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Global Health Studies22 Documents
- Hist of Science, Hist of Med21 Documents
- Computer Science69 Documents
- Law14 Documents
- Egyptology12 Documents
Popular Courses
- HSHM 211 - Catastrophe&EarthSci since1850Hist of Science, Hist of Med
- CPSC 079 - Digital PhotorealismComputer Science
- EALL 200 - Buddhism in China and JapanEast Asian Lang and Lit
- LAW 11001 - Contracts I: Group 1Law
- EGYP 110 - ClassclHieroglyphicEgyptn IEgyptology
Popular Professors
- April RuizEALL 200
- William RankinHSHM 211
- Dr.Terry AnnaCPSC 079
- Dragomir RadevCPSC 477
- hamadaEGYP 110
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