Yale University

Yale University, New Haven

  • #23 QS Global World Ranking
  • PrivateStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 14,884Total Students
  • 6,084Faculty
  • 3,528Int'l Students

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Yale University aims to nurture a spirit of inquiry in its undergraduates, in the hope they will become global citizens instilled with a life-long passion for learning. Not unlike other US institutions, undergraduate study is characterized initially by diversity of subject matter and approach, and in the later years by concentration in one of the major programs or departments. 

Yale University offers more than 70 possible majors, which students declare at the beginning of their sophomore year and range from the sciences to arts subjects, from physics or applied mathematics to classics, art, or African-American studies.   

Undergraduate admission to Yale University, like to all of the best universities, is not easy. In 2016, Yale accepted 1,972 students to the Class of 2020 out of 31,455 applicants, giving it an acceptance rate of 6.27 percent. Of the university’s current undergraduates, half are women and nearly 40 percent are ethnic minority US citizens. A further 10.5 percent are international students.

Yale operates a residential college system which is organizationally modelled on the collegiate system at Oxford and Cambridge in the UK. However, unlike their UK counterparts, Yale’s colleges have limited autonomy and don’t contain any faculties or departments of study. All undergraduates are assigned to a college before their freshman year.

The process of application is robust yet fairly standard: all applicants complete either the Coalition or Common Application, with Yale specific questions, or the Questbridge National College Match Application. Additional requirements for freshman applicants include two teacher recommendations, a school counselor recommendation, a school report (including transcripts), a mid-year report, standardized test results (SAT Verbal, Math, and Writing, and ACT Composite). An interview is not a required part of the process, though applicants are encouraged to meet and talk with an alumnus if possible. 

Receiving some of the top university teaching available is never going to be cheap, and the estimated cost of attendance for Yale undergraduates is US$72,100 per academic year. This includes tuition and fees, room, board, books, and expenses. 

Fortunately, financial aid is available, and the college pledges to pay 100 percent of demonstrated financial need. Families with a gross annual income of less than US$65,000 are not expected to contribute towards their child’s Yale education, and the college’s need-based financial packages average US$49,575 a year. 

International students follow the same procedure and have the same application requirements as other students. Students whose first language is not English however must take a standardized English test such as the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. 

About

Yale University aims to nurture a spirit of inquiry in its undergraduates, in the hope they will become global citizens instilled with a life-long passion for learning. Not unlike other US institutions, undergraduate study is characterized initially by diversity of subject matter and approach, and in the later years by concentration in one of the major programs or departments. 

Yale University offers more than 70 possible majors, which students declare at the beginning of their sophomore year and range from the sciences to arts subjects, from physics or applied mathematics to classics, art, or African-American studies.   

Undergraduate admission to Yale University, like to all of the best universities, is not easy. In 2016, Yale accepted 1,972 students to the Class of 2020 out of 31,455 applicants, giving it an acceptance rate of 6.27 percent. Of the university’s current undergraduates, half are women and nearly 40 percent are ethnic minority US citizens. A further 10.5 percent are international students.

Yale operates a residential college system which is organizationally modelled on the collegiate system at Oxford and Cambridge in the UK. However, unlike their UK counterparts, Yale’s colleges have limited autonomy and don’t contain any faculties or departments of study. All undergraduates are assigned to a college before their freshman year.

The process of application is robust yet fairly standard: all applicants complete either the Coalition or Common Application, with Yale specific questions, or the Questbridge National College Match Application. Additional requirements for freshman applicants include two teacher recommendations, a school counselor recommendation, a school report (including transcripts), a mid-year report, standardized test results (SAT Verbal, Math, and Writing, and ACT Composite). An interview is not a required part of the process, though applicants are encouraged to meet and talk with an alumnus if possible. 

Receiving some of the top university teaching available is never going to be cheap, and the estimated cost of attendance for Yale undergraduates is US$72,100 per academic year. This includes tuition and fees, room, board, books, and expenses. 

Fortunately, financial aid is available, and the college pledges to pay 100 percent of demonstrated financial need. Families with a gross annual income of less than US$65,000 are not expected to contribute towards their child’s Yale education, and the college’s need-based financial packages average US$49,575 a year. 

International students follow the same procedure and have the same application requirements as other students. Students whose first language is not English however must take a standardized English test such as the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. 

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #7
  • 2014
    #8
  • 2015
    #10
  • 2016
    #15
  • 2017
    #15
  • 2018
    #16
  • 2019
    #15
  • 2020
    #17
  • 2021
    #17
  • 2022
    #=14
  • 2023
    #18
  • 2024
    #16
  • 2025
    #23

Student & Staff

Total students
14,884

54%
46%

International students
3,528

79%
21%

Total faculty staff
6,084

2226
3858

Total students
14,884

54%
46%

International students
3,528

79%
21%

Total faculty staff
6,084

3858
2226
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Yale University,

Yale University , New Haven , Connecticut , United States , 06520

1 Hillhouse Avenue,

1 Hillhouse Avenue , New Heaven , Connecticut , United States , 6511

10 Hillhouse Avenue,

10 Hillhouse Avenue , New Heaven , Connecticut , United States , 6520

1120 Chapel Street,

1120 Chapel Street , New Heaven , Connecticut , United States , 6505

127 Wall Street,

127 Wall Street , New Heaven , Connecticut , United States , 6511

135 Prospect Street,

135 Prospect Street , New Heaven , Connecticut , United States , 6520

180 York Street,

180 York Street , New Heaven , Connecticut , United States , 6511

195 Prospect Street,

195 Prospect Street , New Heaven , Connecticut , United States , 6520

333 Cedar Street,

333 Cedar Street , New Heaven , Connecticut , United States , 6510

409 Prospect Street,

409 Prospect Street , New Heaven , Connecticut , United States , 6511

60 College Street,

60 College Street , New Heaven , Connecticut , United States , 6520

98 Wall Street,

98 Wall Street , New Heaven , Connecticut , United States , 6520

Horchow Hall, 55 Hillhouse Avenue,

Horchow Hall, 55 Hillhouse Avenue , New Heaven , Connecticut , United States , 6520

New Heaven,

New Heaven, United States , New Heaven , Connecticut , United States , 6536

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English language requirements

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