6%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,988 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 29,457 |
| Total Received | 31,445 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| SAT | 3987 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 0618 |
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Founded in 1701, Yale is a private liberal arts university comprised of Yale College and 13 graduate and professional schools. Its 342-acre central campus is located in New Haven, CT.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 12,458 |
| Established in | 1701 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • APA (American Psychological Association) • NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
342-acre, urban campus in New Haven (population: 129,934), 42 miles from Hartford. Served by air, bus, and train; air serves Hartford and New York City (80 miles). School operates transportation around campus and to some off-campus locations. Public transportation serves campus.
Yale University
38 Hillhouse Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
| Application fee | $80 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Recommended SAT or ACT Required |
6%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,988 |
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| Declined | + 29,457 |
| Total Received | 31,445 |
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Religious affiliation/commitment
Jeremiah Quinlan
Dean of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 203 432-9300
F: 203 432-9392
student.questions@yale.edu
| Tuition | $51,400 |
| Room & board | $15,500 |
| Total | $66,900 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $52,894 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $14,006 |
100%
$52,894
Need-based
| Federal | $5,271,038 |
| State | $425 |
| Institutional | $128,282,899 |
| Other external | $3,734,754 |
| Total | $137,289,116 |
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Non-need-based
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| State | |
| Institutional | |
| Other external | $451,317 |
| Total | $451,317 |
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Applicants accepted who enroll
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
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Minimum transfers must complete
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