Yale University

10/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
New Haven, CT
4.5 4 reviews

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Overview

Total enrollment

15,564

Location New Haven, Connecticut
Website yale.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Best Colleges Rank

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Yale University occupies a historic campus in downtown New Haven, Connecticut, approximately 90 minutes from New York City. Established in 1701, Yale's campus combines Gothic-style architecture with modern facilities across its 373-acre main campus and science park. The institution maintains highly selective undergraduate admissions and is particularly recognized for its programs in law, drama, music, architecture, and management through its professional schools. Residential life centers around 14 distinct residential colleges where undergraduate students live and study throughout their four years. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Yale Bulldogs, with its rowing and hockey programs having achieved notable success throughout their history.

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Ratings

Yale is rated within the top 2% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10.

Overall Rating

10 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

10 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Yale University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#5
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#5
Best Colleges in Connecticut

#1
Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

#1
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#8
Best Value Colleges in Connecticut

#1

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Exceptional

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1470/1570
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 33/35

Acceptance Rate

3.9%

Applications Due Jan 2, 2027
Enrollment Rate 69.8%
Application Fee $80

Applicant Competition Extreme

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$67,250

Costs for Yale University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$67,250
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$0
Room and Board		$19,900
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,800
Total One Year Cost		$91,950

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$118,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

97% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Yale University are Social Sciences, History, and General Studies. 27% of students major in Social Sciences, 9% in History, and 8% in General Studies.