yale university

Yale University is one of the most frequently searched colleges in the United States, according to a recent internet keyword search of American universities.

Yale is a private Ivy League research university in New England, situated in the state of Connecticut. Founded, believe it or not, in 1701, Yale is the 3rd oldest college in the United States. In fact, in 1861, Yale became the first institution in America to award a PhD degree.

Back in the day, Yale was a college for sons of the elite. Today, Yale University maintains an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students each semester, with more than half of the school's undergraduates coming from public high schools. Yale offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional certificate programs. Yale consistently ranks 3rd overall among American universities. Only Harvard and Princeton rank higher.

Regarding the acceptance rate at Yale, it is considered one of the most difficult universities in America to attend. Yale has an acceptance rate of only about 6.3%. But don't let that deter you from applying.

Notable graduates of Yale include five U.S. Presidents, 60 Nobel laureates, no less than 20 living billionaires, and hundreds more inventors, star athletes, entrepreneurs, and other astonishing success stories.

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yale University Q&A

Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about Yale University.

Above: A view of the Yale campus

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1. Where is Yale University?

The main campus of Yale is located in the heart of New Haven. Here is the official mailing and visiting address of Yale's central campus:

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut

06520

Here is the address of Yale Law School:

Yale Law School

127 Wall Street

New Haven, Connecticut

06511

2. What is the organizational structure of Yale University?

Yale consists of the following 14 schools:

Yale College
Yale Divinity School
Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Yale Law School
Yale School of Architecture
Yale School of Art
Yale School of Drama
Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science
Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
Yale School of Management
Yale School of Medicine
Yale School of Music
Yale School of Nursing
Yale School of Public Health

3. What undergraduate studies are offered at Yale University?

Undergraduate course offerings at Yale cover a wide range of topics. Here is a list of the undergraduate majors (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree programs) offered at Yale College:

African American Studies
African Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Applied Physics
Archeological Studies
Architecture
Art
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Classical Civilization
Classics
Cognitive Science
Computer Science
Computer Science and Mathematics
Computer Science and Psychology
Computing and the Arts
East Asian Languages and Literatures
East Asian Studies
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Economics
Economics and Mathematics
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
English
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Studies
Ethics, Politics, and Economics
Ethnicity, Race, and Migration
Film and Media Studies
French
Geology and Geophysics
Geology and Natural Resources
Geosciences
German Studies
Global Affairs
Greek (Ancient and Modern)
History
History of Art
History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health
Humanities
Italian
Judaic Studies
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Literature and Comparative Cultures
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Modern Middle East Studies
Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry
Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
Music
Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Portuguese
Psychology
Religious Studies
Russian
Sociology
South Asian Studies
Spanish
Statistics and Data Science
Theater Studies
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Above: An aerial view of Yale

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4. What graduate programs are available at Yale University?

Graduate students can earn Masters degrees at Yale in any of the following general fields of study, at any of Yale's graduate colleges:

Architecture
Art
Arts & Sciences
Biological Sciences
Business
Divinity
Drama
Engineering and Applied Sciences
Environmental Studies
Forestry
Health and Medicine (e.g. Anesthesiology; Comparative Medicine; Dermatology; Emergency Medicine; Genetics; Internal Medicine; Neurology; Nursing; Pediatrics; Pharmacology; Radiology; Surgery, and many more)
Humanities (e.g. History; Languages; Media Studies; Music; Philosophy; Religious Studies)
Law
Management
Medicine
Music
Nursing
Physical Sciences (Astronomy; Chemistry; Geology; Geophysics; Mathematics; Physics)
Public Health
Social Sciences (e.g. Archeology; Anthropology; Cultural Studies; Economics; International Affairs; Politics, Psychology, and others)

Click here to see a Complete List of PhD Programs at Yale University.

Above: The Yale School of Management

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5. What programs are offered at Yale University Law School?

Yale Law offers J.D., Masters, and Doctoral degree programs in many areas of interest, such as:

Administrative Law
Constitutional Law
Corporate and Commercial Law
Criminal Justice
Environmental Law
Human Rights Law
International Law
IT and Media Law
Law and Health
Law Teaching
Legal History
Public Interest Law

Above: A classroom session at Yale Law School.

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6. How much does it cost to attend Yale University?

According to the Yale website, the total estimated cost of tuition, fees, and other expenses for undergraduate admission (before financial aid) is

Tuition and Fees $53,430
Room $ 9,000
Board $ 7,000
Books & personal $ 3,750

TOTAL $73,180

Graduate school tuition at Yale varies by school and degree.

The total annual cost of tuition, fees, and other expenses to attend Yale Law School for the upcoming academic year is estimated to be approximately:

Tuition $62,017
University Administrative & Activities Fee $ 2,250
Room, Board, & Personal Expenses $17,595
Books $ 1,100
University Hospitalization Coverage $ 2,332

TOTAL $85,294

Other fees may also apply, such as application fees, parking fees, technology fees, health fees, insurance fees, and others.

Different types of financial aid are available, although undergrads must fill out the FAFSA form. Aid may come in the form of grants, scholarships, work study programs, or private donations. Most undergraduate students at Yale do not pay the full cost of tuition.

Above: The football stadium at Yale is one of the world's largest.

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7. What is the Yale University campus like?

The extended campus of Yale occupies just over a thousand acres in a convenient urban setting.

The central campus spans about 260 acres, and is located right smack in the middle of downtown New Haven, Connecticut. The central campus sits adjacent to Yale-New Haven Hospital. New Haven is a pretty little coastal city that borders the Long Island Sound, and is home to approximately 130,000 people.

The Yale campus is characterized by tall, gothic-style structures, and is landscaped with meticulously manicured lawns. The grounds feature many wonderful works of ornately carved architecture, such as the James Dwight Dana House, the William Taft Mansion, the John Slade Ely House, and Connecticut Hall. Connecticut Hall, a Georgian style building, is the oldest building on campus, constructed in 1750.

Other campus landmarks and attractions include the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, the Yale Center for British Art, the New Haven Museum, the Shubert Theater, the College Street Music Hall, and the Yale University Library, which is the 3rd largest academic library in America. Also nearby are quite a few clubs, cafes, markets, and affordable eateries.

Student housing is available, both on and off campus.

The school color is "Yale" blue. The varsity athletes at Yale are called the Bulldogs. They play for the NCAA Division 1 - Ivy League. Yale has more than 30 varsity athletic teams.

Intercollegiate sports for men and women at Yale include:

Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Fencing
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming (& Diving)
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball

Also available on campus are more than a few club and intramural sports, such as some of the ones listed above, as well as archery, fishing, skiing, rugby, and table tennis, to name just a few.

Apart form sports, Yale University also hosts many hundred undergraduate student groups and organizations, in a diverse range of interests. Among the on-campus student groups are a dance club, and American Red Cross organization, an American Sign Language club, a Black Student Alliance, a Bookmakers Guild, a Chocolate Artisans Association, a Wilderness group, and many others.