Private College
Yale University
38 Hillhouse Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
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Main Phone
203-432-4771
Admissions Office
203-432-9316
student.questions@yale.edu
Since its founding in 1701, Yale has been dedicated to expanding and sharing knowledge, inspiring innovation, and preserving cultural and scientific information for future generations. - http://www.yale.edu/
Acceptance
For first-year undergraduates, the acceptance rate of Yale University is
4%
Financials
Below are estimated costs for attending Yale University (before financial aid).
  • Tuition: $69,900
  • Room and Board: $20,650
Yale University gives an average financial aid amount of $59,076
Deadlines
The application deadline(s) for Yale University are listed below.
  • Restrictive Early Action: November 1
  • Early Decision
  • Regular Decision: January 2
Review Ratings
See what people think about Yale University with the following review ratings:
• 5 Stars
 38% 
• 4 Stars
 34.3% 
• 3 Stars
 23.2% 
• 2 Stars
 3.8% 
• 1 Stars
 0.7% 
Degrees Offered
Yale University offers the following degrees.
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
College Rankings
#2
in National Universities*
#2
in Top Private Colleges
#5
in Best Value Schools
#13
in Best Campuses
#143
in Best Locations
#2
in Best Academics
#3
in Best Professors
#6
in Best Student Life
#31
in Best Dorms
#33
in Best College Food
#100
in Best Greek Life
#155
in Best College Athletics
#52
in Top Party Schools
#18
in Best Study Abroad Programs*
#10
in Best First-Year Experiences
#5
in Most Diverse Colleges
#6
in Best Research/Creative Projects*
#25
in Most Innovative Schools
#12
in Best Colleges for Veterans*
#4
in Best Learning Communities*
Rankings By Area of Study
#8
in Anthropology and Sociology
#14
in Architecture
#1
in Art
#3
in Biology
#7
in Chemistry
#13
in Computer Science
#2
in Economics
#28
in Engineering Programs
#3
in English
#4
in Environmental Science
#1
in Film & Photography
#2
in Global Studies
#3
in History
#2
in International Relations
#4
in Math
#4
in Performing Arts
#2
in Philosophy
#6
in Physics
#3
in Political Science
#3
in Psychology Programs
#16
in Public Policy
#1
in Religious Studies
* = tied with other colleges at the same rank
Student Body Size
Undergraduate Gender
Graduate Gender
Undergradate Race
Most Popular Areas of Study
1
 Social Sciences: 23%
2
 Biological and Biomedical Sciences: 11%
3
 Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: 9%
4
 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies: 9%
5
 Mathematics and Statistics: 8%
6
 History: 7%
7
 Engineering: 6%
8
 Visual and Performing Arts: 5%
9
 Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies: 5%
10
 Physical Sciences: 4%
11
 Other 13%

Yale University currently DOES NOT requires applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores. However, the scores of applicants who were accepted are as follows.

SAT Composite Scores
1500
25th Percentile
1540
50th Percentile
1560
75th Percentile
SAT English Scores
740
25th Percentile
760
50th Percentile
780
75th Percentile
SAT Math Scores
760
25th Percentile
780
50th Percentile
800
75th Percentile
ACT Composite Scores
33
25th Percentile
34
50th Percentile
35
75th Percentile
ACT Math Scores
31
25th Percentile
34
50th Percentile
35
75th Percentile
ACT English Scores
34
25th Percentile
35
50th Percentile
36
75th Percentile
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