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Yale University
#2 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • New Haven, CT
  • 941 reviews
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Yale University Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
A+
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
98%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
99%
Part-Time Retention Rate
—
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$37,472
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    No
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    75%
  • 20-39
    14%
  • 40-99
    8%
  • 100+
    3%
Most Popular Majors
  • Economics
    179 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    134 Graduates
  • History
    117 Graduates
  • English
    90 Graduates
  • Cellular Biology
    89 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    86 Graduates
  • Psychology
    80 Graduates
  • Information Science
    63 Graduates
  • International Relations
    51 Graduates
  • North American Studies
    45 Graduates
97%
of students say they attend class.31 responses

About the Professors

Professors
A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
6:1
Female Professors
39%
Male Professors
61%
Average Professor Salary
$219,996
Poll
52%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.31 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    3%
  • Asian American
    12%
  • Hispanic
    3%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    5%
  • Multiracial
    1%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    7%
  • White
    68%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
90%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.62 responses
Poll
79%
of students say professors care about their students' success.62 responses
Poll
81%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.62 responses
Poll
79%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.62 responses
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