Yale University

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Yale University

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Among the world's great research universities, Yale is unique in its focus on undergraduates. All students enroll in a single college with access to more than 80 majors while surrounded by the resources of 13 renowned graduate and professional schools. Yale's distinctive residential college system creates small intimate communities of students who represent all backgrounds, interests, and perspectives, while Cultural Centers, religious communities, and campus resource centers provide spaces to explore and celebrate students’ diverse identities. Yale’s extraordinary financial aid program meets 100% of every family's need without loans. Yale graduates become leaders in every field, everywhere in the world.

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Academic Programs

Economics
Engineering
Environmental Studies; Global Affairs; Foreign Language;
Government/Political Science
Health Science
Liberal Arts
Music
Performing Arts
Research
Science
Social Science
Technology
Visual Arts

Student experience

Athletics
Co-op/Internship Opportunities
Disability Services
Greek Life
Intramural/Club Sports
LGBTQIA Services
Military/Veteran Services
On-Campus Housing
ROTC Program
Study Abroad
Undergraduate Research
Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Academic strength is the Admissions Committee's first consideration, but no student is admitted to Yale according to a formula and no one thing determines an admissions decision. The varied perspectives of students who represent a wide range of backgrounds, viewpoints, and identities enrich the learning environment for the entire community. Detailed instructions, advice on putting together an application, information about standardized testing, and a podcast hosted by admissions officers are available at admissions.yale.edu.

Transfer

Eligible transfer applicants must have at least one year’s worth of transferable postsecondary credit before entering Yale. Credits earned prior to high school graduation are not transferable, and students who are dual-enrolled in both a high school and a college program should apply for first-year admission. Transfer applicants are offered admission to begin with either sophomore or junior standing. Applicants with an interruption in their education of at least five years may consider applying through the Eli Whitney Students Program.

Additional Information

Yale makes it easy to get a quick look at your family's anticipated costs with the Quick Cost Estimator: a six-question tool that provides a personalized estimate in three minutes or less. Yale’s need-blind admissions policies ensure that a family’s ability to pay is never a negative factor in the selection process, while Yale’s need-based financial aid ensures no student will ever need to decline a place in the class for financial reasons. Yale is proud to extend both policies to all applicants regardless of citizenship or immigration status. Families in the US whose total gross income is less than $75,000 (with typical assets) are not expected to make any financial contribution towards their child’s Yale education. More than 87% of Yale students graduate completely debt free.

Visit us

Campus visitors are invited to take a campus tour hosted by current students and attend a session on admissions and financial aid hosted by an admissions officer. Schedules and details are available at admissions.yale.edu/tours. Virtual information sessions and virtual student forums featuring current students are offered weekly. Check admissions.yale.edu/virtual-events for upcoming events.

We are a research university that proudly and unapologetically focuses on our students. This is who we are and what we aspire to be.
Peter Salovey, President, Yale University