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Yale University

Connecticut

United States

Overview

Yale is best defined by the word "and." Yale is both a research university and a liberal arts college. Its students and scholars are driven by the constant pursuit of innovation and more than 300 years of tradition. Yale students excel in the arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences, and engineering at the highest levels, without being limited to a single discipline. Students of all backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and interests join a global intellectual community that values a multifaceted approach to undergraduate education. All undergraduates are enrolled in a single liberal arts college at the heart of the university, offering nearly 2,000 courses and 80 majors. Students begin their academic journey undeclared, with access to all the same courses, and without the restrictions of a core curriculum. Every incoming first-year student is randomly assigned to one of fourteen Residential Colleges. These close-knit communities, housed in stunning buildings centered on green courtyards serve as microcosms of Yale's diverse student population, while preserving the intimacy of a smaller college experience. Yale students mount over 250 theatrical and musical performances each year; write for dozens undergraduate publications; celebrate their identities through numerous religious and cultural groups; and compete on nearly 100 varsity, club, and intramural athletic teams. Students travel to more than 50 foreign countries annually, engaging in scholarship, research, and public service through more than 1,000 internship, fellowship, research, and study abroad opportunities. By embracing "and," Yale students develop a strong foundation for positions of leadership in any field anywhere in the world.

Location

New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, 06520

Website

https://admissions.yale.edu/instructions

Total Cost

$69,900

Median Salary

$49,100

Ranking

US World and News Report

The World University Rankings

#23

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

4.5%

Yield Rate

70.37%

SAT range

1480-1560

ACT range

33-35

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$69,900

Out of State Cost

$69,900

Room And Board

$20,650

Living Cost

$25,070

Average Total Aid Awarded

$75,093

Funding Options

Need-Based Aid

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

48.77% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $75,093.

Scholarships

Need-Blind Admissions Policy - All admitted students, regardless of their ability to pay. Yale meets 100% of every admitted student's demonstrated financial need.; Tuition-Free for Lower Income Families - Families making less than $200,000 annually. Covers full cost of attendance for families making below $100,000 annually (starting for new students entering in the 2026-2027 academic year).; Average Yale Grant (USD 68,000) - Awarded to admitted students based on demonstrated financial need.; Parental Contribution Waiver - Parents earning less than $75,000 annually are not expected to make any contribution toward the cost of their child's education.