Yale University
New Haven,
CT
•4-Year Private•
Yale Student Life
Yale University Student Activities
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Yale University students' favorite campus events are Spring Fling Concert, Fall Show and Yale Symphony Orchestra Halloween Show.
Does Yale University Offer Student Housing?
This table offers information on housing at Yale University.
| Housing Options | Offered? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| On-Campus Housing | Yes | Required for sophomore |
| Guaranteed Housing | Yes | Guaranteed for freshman |
| Co-ed Housing Available | Yes | – |
| Housing for Students with Disabilities | Yes | – |
| Percentage of Students Living On-Campus | – | 80% |
| Spots Available in On-Campus Housing | – | – |
| Number of Students Living On-Campus | – | – |
| Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus | – | – |
Yale University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.
The majority of Yale University students live on campus. In 2023, 80% of undergrads at Yale University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 20% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Yale University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.
Yale University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.
Yale University Athletics
At Yale University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.
Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.
Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.
Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.
Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Yale University:
| Sport | Men's Intramural | Women's Intramural | Men's Division | Women's Division | Men's Scholarships | Women's Scholarships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | √ | – | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Crew | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Golf | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Ice Hockey | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Lacrosse | – | – | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Sailing | – | – | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Soccer | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Squash | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Swimming And Diving | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Tennis | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Track And Field | – | – | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Cross Country Running | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Fencing | – | – | NCAA Division 1-Aa | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Cheerleading | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Volleyball | √ | √ | Intercollegiate Club Teams | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Archery | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Badminton | Club Teams | Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Equestrian Sports | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Riflery | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Rock Climbing | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Rugby | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Skiing (Downhill) | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Table Tennis | √ | √ | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Ultimate Frisbee | √ | √ | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Weight Lifting | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Water Polo | √ | √ | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Skiing (Cross Country) | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
Is Yale University Safe?
College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.
Yale University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Yale campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.
Yale offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.
Plan a Visit to Yale University
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Yale Students
51%
Women49%
Men98%
Full Time1%
Part Time6%
In State94%
Out-of-StateEthnicity
35%
22%
15%
10%
8%
7%
1%
0.32%
0.15%
Graduate Students
8,131
Undergraduate Students
6,645
Non-Resident / International Students
690
Yale Campus Services
Student Services
- Counseling
- Health Clinic
- Women's Center
- Veterans Affairs
- Career Planning
- Alumni Networking
- ESL
Campus Security
- Late-Night Transport / Escort
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
- 24-Hour Security Patrol
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Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
14,776
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
5%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 2
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