Yale University

(New Haven, CT)

Founded in 1701, Yale is a university with honored traditions. In the diversity of its students, its global outlook, and its outstanding research, it is also a university of compelling change. Today Yale is one of the world’s great research universities, with a total student population of more than 11,000—in Yale College and thirteen graduate and professional schools—and a faculty numbering more than 2,400. For all its size and scope, Yale holds ﬁrmly to its traditional emphasis on undergraduate teaching. Yale is perhaps best known for the strength of its college, where its undergraduate students learn to lead and serve through a strong academic curriculum and by participation in a host of extracurricular activities, from athletics to community service. Yale College alone educates 5,300 young men and women each year from all 50 states in the U.S. and from more than 80 other countries.

Admissions

7.35%
of Applicants Admitted

Admitted Freshmen Ranked

97% in Top 10% in H.S. Class
100% in Top 25% in H.S. Class

Early Action: November 01, 2011
Regular Decision: December 31, 2011

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

2120–2390 SAT Total
700–800 SAT Reading
710–790 SAT Math
710–800 SAT Writing

32–35 ACT Composite

TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

In-State Tuition: $40,500
Out-of-State Tuition: $40,500
Room and Board: $12,200
Books & Supplies: $3,150

Yale admits students for their academic and personal promise without regard to their ability to pay. Concern about cost should not keep students from applying; Yale is committed to fully meeting every student's demonstrated financial need. Nearly 53% of the freshman Class of 2015 qualified for Yale's generous financial aid program. The average Yale scholarship to an eligible freshman this year is $38,230, or about 69% of the cost of attendance. Admission is need-blind, so applying for aid does not affect an applicant’s admission.

Will I Like It

5,280
number of undergraduates

Setting: City
Religious Affiliation: No affiliation
51% Women
99% returned for Second Year
94% of students are from Out of State
88% live in School-affliated housing

Famous Alumni

John Akers – CEO of IBM
Anne Applebaum – Writer, Pulitzer Prize winner
George W Bush – President of the United States
Jodie Foster – Actress and Director
Roberto Goizueta – CEO of Coca-Cola
Jay Carney – White House Press Secretary
Paul Krugman – New York Times Columnist
Bing Gordon – Co-founder of Electronic Arts
George Pataki – Governor of New York
Samantha Power – Writer, Pulitzer Prize winner
Anne Wojcicki – Co-founder and CEO of 23andMe
Sam Tsui – Musician, YouTube sensation

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yale_alumni

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Health Administration, Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre, Film & Video

Philosophy & Religion

Ministry, Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Science & Math

Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Archeology, Area & Cultural Studies, International Relations, Psychology, Sociology, Women's Studies

Extra Curriculars

Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Culture, Catholic Ministry, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, Environment, College Republicans, Color Guard, Film, Computer Club, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, Environmental Concerns Club, Movies, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Film Society, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Forestry Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, International Society, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Outing Club, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Women's Rights Action Coalition, Young Democrats

Long Description

Yale is a private, Ivy League, liberal arts university. Founded in 1701, it adopted coeducation in 1969. Its 295-acre main campus is located near the center of New Haven. Campus buildings are primarily in the collegiate Gothic style.

Mailing Address

38 Hillhouse Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511

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