Yale University
- 4 Year
- NEW HAVEN, CT
CollegeGrad School
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade A
- Athleticsgrade A minus
- Party Scenegrade A+
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade A
- Dormsgrade A
- Campus Foodgrade A
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade C+
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About
Yale University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Yale Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5%
Application Deadline
January 2
SAT Range
1480-1580
ACT Range
33-35
Application Fee
$80
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into Yale?
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Cost
Net Price
$20,605 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$58,715 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
66%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
2:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
85%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 59 responses80%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 75 responses44%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 75 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Economics188 Graduates
- History100 Graduates
- Political Science and Government97 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities88 Graduates
- Cellular Biology83 Graduates
- Information Science83 Graduates
- Statistics64 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology53 Graduates
- International Relations46 Graduates
- Mathematics46 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,532 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
4
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
21%
Varsity Athletes
15%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
42%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 85 responsesPoll
66%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 112 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$83,200 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
97%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%86%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 36 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Yale University Reviews
Rating 4.01 out of 5 1,032 reviews
Yale has been a fun and enjoyable experience overall. I would definitely choose Yale again if I had to re-do my college application.
Academics: some departments are better taught than other departments. Yale can be weaker in CS and Math compared to other universities, but most alums are still very successful. Like most colleges, there is a lot of independent learning and there are numerous resources to help you. The environment is not competitive unless premed.
Social life: Yale has an AMAZING social life compared to other universities of equal caliber. There is always something going on and you can be as social as you want. Social life is nonexistent during midterm season. There are parties, frats, concerts, woads, club formals, and many other events.
Sports: Not a big sports school but many students are involved in club sports.
Yale dining is delicious and healthy!
Academics: some departments are better taught than other departments. Yale can be weaker in CS and Math compared to other universities, but most alums are still very successful. Like most colleges, there is a lot of independent learning and there are numerous resources to help you. The environment is not competitive unless premed.
Social life: Yale has an AMAZING social life compared to other universities of equal caliber. There is always something going on and you can be as social as you want. Social life is nonexistent during midterm season. There are parties, frats, concerts, woads, club formals, and many other events.
Sports: Not a big sports school but many students are involved in club sports.
Yale dining is delicious and healthy!
Yale is renowned for its rigorous academic programs and world-class faculty. I would have the opportunity to explore a wide range of academic disciplines and majors. The small class sizes would foster close interactions with professors, allowing for in-depth discussions and research opportunities. Yale's commitment to academic excellence would challenge me to think critically and pursue my intellectual passions. Challenges: While the Yale experience is rich and rewarding, it can also be academically demanding and competitive. Balancing coursework, extracurricular commitments, and personal life may present challenges, and students may experience stress at times. In summary, being a student at Yale University would offer a dynamic and intellectually stimulating experience, with a strong focus on academic excellence, community engagement, and personal growth. However, it would also come with its share of academic challenges and demands which are typical of a top-tier institution like Yale
Yale has been an amazing experience. The community here is like no other, in part because of the residential colleges, but also because of the university’s emphasis on undergraduate teaching and student resources. World-class professors not only teach all levels of classes, but are very accessible to undergraduates. Every residential college has a head who is an accomplished scholar who lives in the college, and each college has its own dining hall, library, gym, theater/entertainment, and buttery. So it feels like home within the larger university. Most of all, I love student culture which is engaged, passionate, and knows how to have fun.