Yale University

Yale University

(Yale)

At schools with acceptance rates below 10%, nearly every applicant has near-perfect grades and test scores. Admissions decisions are driven by essays, extracurriculars, recommendations, and institutional priorities — factors no stats-based model can predict. Our likelihood labels reflect academic competitiveness only.

Yale University is one of the oldest and most selective universities in the United States, known for its residential college system and exceptional programs in the humanities, social sciences, and arts. Its law school, drama school, and art gallery are among the finest in the world.

Mascot: Bulldog

Notable Alumni

Meryl Streep (legendary actress)Anderson Cooper (CNN news anchor)Jodie Foster (Academy Award-winning actress)

At a Glance

Acceptance Rate
5%
SAT (Required)
1470–1570
Avg GPA
3.95
Enrollment
6.5K
Setting
Urban
Founded
1701

Cost

Tuition$65K
Room & Board$19K
Est. Annual Total$83K

Published sticker prices for 2025-2026. Actual cost after aid varies.

Top Programs & National Ranking

Approximate national ranking based on departmental rankings, research output, and program reputation.

Highlights

Residential college system
World-renowned drama and arts programs
Top law school feeder

Athletics

Division
NCAA Division 1
Conference
Ivy League
View on NCAA.com

Safety

Campus SafetySafe

Yale has a full sworn police department with 90+ officers, over 500 emergency phones, the LiveSafe app, and walking escort services. The campus core is well-patrolled, though robberies and assaults have ticked up in recent years.

Neighborhood SafetyModerate

New Haven has elevated violent and property crime rates compared to national averages. Areas immediately adjacent to campus are relatively safe, but neighborhoods a few blocks south and west require more caution.

Based on Clery Act data, student surveys, and local crime statistics.

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