Yale Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 3.87%. Very selective, indicating a competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1540. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $67,250
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Yale:
- Total Enrollment: 15,564, including 38 online students
- 6,814 Undergraduate, 8,750 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 46.7% men, 53.3% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 96%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 99%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 253 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 172 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Yale Overview
Yale University (Yale) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in New Haven, CT. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The Yale's tuition & fees is $67,250 for the academic year 2024-2025. 57% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $62,236.
The school has a total enrollment of 15,564 and the students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1 (20.00%).
Yale's acceptance rate is 3.87% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 69.78%. The median SAT score is 1540 and the ACT score is 34.
Yale ranked 5th in National Universities and 1st in Connecticut Colleges rankings. Yale University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Yale University is $67,250. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $49,500.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $69,901 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $50,730.
| Undergraduate | $67,250 |
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| Graduate | $49,500 |
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| Undergraduate | $69,901 |
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| Graduate | $50,730 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Yale University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at Yale
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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