Founded 1701

Yale University

Lux et Veritas

Join a legacy of scholarship, leadership, and impact spanning more than three centuries. Discover a community that elevates ideas into action.

About Yale University

Founded in 1701 in New Haven, Connecticut, Yale advances knowledge and innovation while preparing leaders whose ideas shape the world.

Historic Campus

Gothic Revival architecture, modern labs, museums, and libraries forming a living academic environment.

Academic Excellence

Interdisciplinary collaboration and top-ranked programs across arts, sciences, and professional schools.

Renowned Faculty

Mentorship from Nobel laureates, Pulitzer winners, and global policy and industry leaders.

Schools & Programs

Discover transformative undergraduate and graduate learning across Yale's schools.

Yale College

Undergraduate liberal arts education with over 80 majors in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences.

Featured Faculty
Dr. Amy Hungerford
English Professor, Dean of Yale College
Dr. Robert Shiller
Economics Professor, Nobel Prize Winner
  • Liberal Arts
  • Sciences
  • Engineering
Yale School of Medicine

Leading medical education and research with a focus on advancing human health and well-being.

Featured Faculty
Dr. Nancy Brown
Dean, School of Medicine
Dr. Richard Lifton
Genetics Research Leader
  • Medical Education
  • Biomedical Research
  • Public Health
Yale School of Management

World-class business education developing leaders who create positive impact in organizations and society.

Featured Faculty
Dean Kerwin Charles
Dean, School of Management
Prof. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
Leadership & Governance Expert
  • MBA Programs
  • Executive Education
  • Nonprofit Management

Student Life

Experience a vibrant campus culture balancing intellectual rigor with community, wellness, creativity, and tradition.

Historic Gothic Architecture

Beautiful collegiate Gothic buildings, world-class libraries, and cutting-edge research facilities.

Student Organizations

Join 500+ student organizations: debate, cultural, service, innovation, and performance groups.

Housing Options

Residential Colleges

$9,500/semester

Off-Campus Housing

$700-1200/month

Graduate Housing

$800-1500/month

Cost & Financial Aid

Access to excellence is central to our mission. Explore pathways that make a Yale education possible.

Tuition & Fees
$64,700 /year
  • Full-time program
  • Lab access included
  • Career services
Financial Aid Options
Yale Scholarship

Need-based grants (no merit scholarships) covering up to full tuition for qualifying families

Work-Study Programs

On-campus employment opportunities to help cover expenses

Federal & State Aid

Grants and loans based on financial need

Payment Plans & Deadlines

Flexible monthly payment options available through Yale Student Financial Services

  • Priority Aid Deadline: February 1
  • Regular Aid Deadline: March 1
  • Payment Plan Enrollment: July 1 - May 1

Alumni Success

Graduates lead across government, academia, industry, media, the arts, and global civil society.

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George W. Bush

43rd President of the United States

"Yale taught me the importance of public service and leadership."

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Meryl Streep

Academy Award-winning Actress

"Yale's emphasis on critical thinking shaped my approach to every role."

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Anderson Cooper

CNN Anchor and Journalist

"Yale prepared me to ask the tough questions and seek the truth."

4.6%

Acceptance Rate

6,500

Undergraduate Students

6:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

324

Years of Excellence

Industry Partnerships & Career Outcomes

Yale partners with leading organizations such as Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Company, Google, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, and major government agencies.

96%
Employment Rate
$89,000
Median Starting Salary
1,200+
Active Employer Partners

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Location

New Haven, Connecticut 06511

General Inquiries

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Admissions

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