New Haven, CT

Yale University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Yale University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in New Haven, CT.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
Yale University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

4% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 57,517 applied, 2,227 accepted, and 1,554 enrolled in Yale.
782 men and 772 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,540 SAT, 34 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,540 and ACT score is 34. The SAT score of 1540 is very competitive, 99 to 99+ as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total147015401570
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing730760780
Math740780790
ACT Score
Composite333435
Math313435
English343536
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $67,250 for undergraduate programs and $49,500 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 3.94% compared to last year at Yale University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

3,679 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $60,846.
For freshmen, 880 students (57%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $59,076.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 15,564 students enrolled Yale in 2025.
By gender, 7,275 men and 8,289 women students are enrolled.
There are 6,814 undergraduate and 8,750 graduate students.
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253 Major Programs

  • 172 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Yale is 96%.
The retention rate is 99% for full-time and 99% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
96%
Retention Rate
99%
Students to Faculty Ratio
5 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 3,700 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Yale and the average faculty salary is $204,323. The studetns to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
There are 18,893 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $100,348.
Number of Faculties
3,700
Average Faculty Salary
$204,323
Number of Staffs
18,893
Average Staff Salary
$100,348

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Yale University is a member of Ivy League.
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