Overview

Yale University is a University institution located in New Haven, CT, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 208234
New Haven, CT  06520
United States

Contact Undergraduate Admissions
Email: student.questions@yale.edu
Phone: 203-432-9300

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African Studies
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
East Asian Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
Latin American Studies
Near And Middle Eastern Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Cell/cellular Biology And Anatomical Sciences, Other
Ecology
Evolutionary Biology
Molecular Biology
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Engineering Science
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature
Chinese Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
French Language And Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Italian Language And Literature
Japanese Language And Literature
Latin Language And Literature
Linguistics
Portuguese Language And Literature
Russian Language And Literature
South Asian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Systems Science And Theory
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Chemistry, General
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Psychology And Psycholinguistics
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Archeology
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

50,060

Applied

2,289

Accepted

6,645

Enrolled

Female Admissions

28,952

Females Applied

1,171

Females Accepted

4%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

21,108

Males Applied

1,118

Males Accepted

5%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

80

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Statement of good standing from prior

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 2nd	April 1st
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th
Transfer	March 1st	May 15th

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		740	780
SAT Math		760	800
ACT Composite		33	35

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

64,700

Private

Fees

19,180

Room & board

10,900

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

66,674

Avg. Financial Aid Package

67,437

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

70,728

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,985

Avg. Loan Aid

0

Avg. Grant Aid

64,561

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

100%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,645

Total Undergrad students

10%

International Students

94%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	14.81%
Black or African American	8.3%
White or Caucasian	35.14%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.32%
Asian	22.38%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.15%
Two or more races	7.11%
Other	1.4%

Gender

Male (48.13%)

Female (50.13%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	80%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Fling Concert, Fall Show and Yale Symphony Orchestra Halloween Show

Student Services

Health clinic

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Badminton			No
Baseball		Division 1	No
Basketball		Division 1	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew		Division 1	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No	Division 1	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 1	No
Golf		Division 1	No
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 1	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No		No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No	Division 1	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 1	No
Softball		No	No
Squash		Division 1	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1	No
Table Tennis			No
Tennis		Division 1	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo			No
Weight Lifting	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Badminton			No
Baseball	No	Division 1	No
Basketball		Division 1	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 1	No
Crew		Division 1	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No	Division 1	No
Field Hockey		Division 1	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1	No
Gymnastics	No	Division 1	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 1	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No		No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No	Division 1	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 1	No
Softball		Division 1	No
Squash		Division 1	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1	No
Table Tennis			No
Tennis		Division 1	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 1	No
Water Polo			No
Weight Lifting	No		No

Faculty

1,929

Total Faculty

6:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,295

Part-time - 634

Male - 1,116

Female - 813