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Yale University
New Haven,
CT
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate5%
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About Yale
Yale University is a prestigious Ivy League school located in historic New Haven, Connecticut. Yale is internationally recognized for its excellence in academics, research, and teaching. Yale is especially well known for its Law School (and undergraduate Political Science program) as well as its School of Drama.
Something unique about Yale is that all first-year students are assigned to one of fourteen residential colleges, which they stay connected to throughout their four years in college. This creates an intimate, small-school feel within the larger university.
Yale also has a long list of impressive alumni, including five U.S. Presidents, several Supreme Court Justices, and many famous actors like Meryl Streep, Angela Bassett and Frances McDormand.
Did You Know?
Frisbee is a popular pastime on college campuses, but did you know that the origins of the game can be traced back to Yale in the 19th century? Yale students would toss around empty pie tins from the Frisbie Pie Company in Bridgeport, Connecticut for fun. This pastime evolved into what we now know as the modern Frisbee!
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Yale University is a private, nonprofit university in the city of New Haven, Connecticut. Yale was founded in 1701. The university currently enrolls around 14,776 students per year, including 6,645 undergrad students.
Yale Acceptance Rate 2022
It is extremely difficult to get into Yale. In 2022, Yale accepted 5% of applicants. Out of 50,060 applications received in 2022, 2,289 students were offered admission.
| Yale University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 5% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 59% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Yale University is located in the city of New Haven, Connecticut, near New Haven, which is officially part of the New York City metro area.
If you are interested in seeing Yale for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to New Haven, or book a flight to the nearest airport, HVN (Tweed New Haven).
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Yale University and New Haven are like without leaving home.
College Info
Yale Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 2
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Yale is Jan 2.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Yale is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Yale University is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Yale SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1470 - 1560
Math SAT Range
760 - 800
Reading SAT Range
740 - 780
Yale Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$83,880
In State$83,880
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$64,700
$64,700
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$19,180
$19,180
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Yale is like? There are approximately 14,776 students enrolled at Yale, including 6,645 undergraduate students and 8,131 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 6% percent are from CT and 94% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time1%
Part Time6%
In State94%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
14,776
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
5%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 2
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