Yale University

College admissions information for Yale University.

General Information

Contact Information
New Haven, CT 06520
www.yale.edu
student.questions@yale.edu
General Info:(203) 432-1333
Financial Aid:(203) 432-0360
Admissions:(203) 432-9300
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctor's Degree
First-professional Degree

Type of Institution
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Certificates Offered
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Post-master's certificate

Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad

Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application.

Yale University FAFSA School Code

Credit Accepted
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Student Population
11,475 (5,410 undergraduate)
Campus Setting
City: Midsize
Undergraduate Student Age
99% under 25, 1% over 25
Campus Housing
Yes

Admissions Information

Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007)
Click here to apply online
$75
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006
TOTALMENWOMEN
Number of applicants19,4519,24110,210
Percent admitted10119
Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time706972
Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time000
ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS
REQUIREDRECOMMENDED
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
RecommendationsX
Formal demonstration of competenciesX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS)
STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORESNUMBERPERCENT
SAT127296
ACT29022
TEST SCORES25TH PERCENTILE*75TH PERCENTILE**
SAT Critical Reading700790
SAT Math700790
ACT Composite2934
ACT English
ACT Math
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Student Expenses

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES
DETAILED EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
Tuition and fees
In-State $33,030 $31,460 $29,820
Out-of-State $33,030 $31,460 $29,820
Books and Supplies $2,800 $2,700 $2,620
Living Arrangement
On Campus
Room and Board $10,020 $9,540 $9,030
Other $2,400 $2,400 $2,400
Off Campus
Room and Board
Other
Off Campus with Family
Other
TOTAL EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
In-State
On Campus $48,250 $44,200 $41,970
Off Campus $41,970
Off Campus with Family $32,940
Out-Of-State
On Campus $48,250 $44,200 $41,970
Off Campus $41,970
Off Campus with Family $32,940
All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.

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