Quick Summary
Yale University is a private research university founded in 1701, located in New Haven, United States. Ranked #23 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 14910 students including 22% from outside United States. Known for strengths in Law and Legal Studies, Arts and Humanities, English Language and Literature, it maintains an acceptance rate of 4.5%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Yale offers a unique combination of a small liberal arts college feel through its residential system and the resources of a world-class research university.
Subject Strengths
Law and Legal StudiesArts and HumanitiesEnglish Language and LiteratureHistoryPoliticsBiological SciencesMedicineEconomics
Founded1701
TypePrivate Research University
Total Students14910
Intl Students22%
Faculty Ratio6:1
CampusUrban
Campus Size1015 acres
Affiliated HospitalsYale New Haven Hospital
AccreditationNew England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#23
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#10
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#11
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor of Arts,Bachelor of Science,Master of Business Administration,Juris Doctor,Doctor of Philosophy,Master of Fine Arts,Master of Public Health
Programs
African American Studies,Applied Physics,Astronomy,Chemistry,Comparative Literature,Economics,Engineering and Applied Science,History of Art,Mathematics,Physics
PhD Programs
Yale School of Management Executive Education,Yale School of Public Health Online Executive MPH,Coursera Specializations
Online Programs
Yale Center for British Art,Cowles Foundation for Research in Economics,Yale Institute for Global Health,Haskins Laboratories,Yale Cancer Center
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate4.5%
IELTS7
TOEFL100
Min GPA3.9
GREVaries by department
GMATOptional/Required for SOM
SAT1480-1580
ACT33-35
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 2
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Yale values intellectual curiosity, community engagement, and unique perspectives. Standardized testing is required again for the 2025-2026 cycle. Focus on authentic essays that reveal character.
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Cost Ledger
Annual estimate
UG Tuition
$67,450/yr
per year · USD
Living Cost
$23,310/yr
per year · USD
PG Tuition
$48,500/yr
per year · USD
Application Fee
$80
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$90,760/yr
tuition + living + essentials · USD
Scholarships AvailableYale Scholarship,Entitlement Grants,Federal Pell Grants
Avg Scholarship$65,000
Financial AidNeed-blind for all applicants including international; meets 100% of demonstrated need without loans.
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor of Arts,Bachelor of Science,Master of Business Administration,Juris Doctor,Doctor of Philosophy,Master of Fine Arts,Master of Public Health programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Political Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| History | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Computer Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Molecular | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Cellular | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| and Developmental Biology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$88,000
Average Salary After Graduation
96%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong support through Office of Career Strategy; high placement in Finance, Tech, and Law.
Industry Connections
Extensive global networks in LawPoliticsFinanceand Fine Arts.
Notable Alumni
George H.W. Bush,Bill Clinton,Hillary Clinton,Meryl Streep,Sonia Sotomayor
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Payne Whitney Gymnasium,Yale Bowl,Ingalls Rink,Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center
Student Clubs
Yale Political Union,The Whiffenpoofs,Yale Daily News,Dwight Hall
Library Resources
Sterling Memorial Library,Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library,Bass Library
Exchange Programs
Yale-in-London,Yale-NUS College (Legacy),Global Summer Program
Summer Programs
Yale Young Global Scholars,Yale Summer Session