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Yale University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 5,576
Student to faculty ratio 6 to 1
Acceptance rate 5%
Students retention rate 98%
On-time graduation rate 97%

Located in New Haven, Connecticut, Yale is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Yale is 5%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Yale University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1, Yale emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Yale boasts an impressive student retention rate of 98% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 77% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Freshman students are required to live on campus

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

5.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$59,950

Cost of attendance at Yale University in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average $13,780
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$59,950

Cost of attendance at Yale University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average $30,716
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 58 of freshman students at Yale University received on average $58,715 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$58,715
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 262 21% $5,055 $1,324,492
Other Federal Grant 492 39% $4,266 $2,098,791
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 730 58% $56,082 $40,939,613
Total Grant & Scholarships 733 58% $58,715 $43,038,404

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Yale University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Yale University students is 96.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 97.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 96.7%.

96.9%

  • asian 98.8% 248 students
  • African American 94.6% 88 students
  • white 96.9% 594 students
  • unknown 100.0% 4 students
  • hispanic 95.0% 173 students
  • International Students 97.2% 141 students
  • Mixed Race 97.1% 67 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Ivy Group
  • Baseball Ivy Group
  • Basketball Ivy Group
  • Track and Cross Country Ivy Group

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Yale University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Yale University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)