Tuition (in-state)$67,300
Student : faculty6:1
Acceptance4%
Enrollment15,600
Walk score82
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Education
| Programs | History, political science, economics, drama, molecular biology |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 97% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $67,300 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $67,300 |
| Room and board | $21,500 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 6:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 97%
Location and walk score
82/ 100
| Setting | Urban campus with daily needs within walking distance |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Strong transit; most students go car-free |
Things to do nearby
- Yale University Art Gallery
- Wooster Street pizza
- East Rock Park
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 8,000 |
|---|
- Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Yale Law
- School of Management MBA
- Medicine
- Drama
- Environment
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$82,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months91%
Career servicesOffice of Career Strategy; first-destination survey published annually
Top employers of recent graduates
- McKinsey
- Goldman Sachs
- Bain
- Epic
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
78%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Yale Summer Experience Award funding
- Bulldog Internships in 12 cities
- Yale in Washington
Alumni
| Living alumni | 180,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Hillary Clinton
- Meryl Streep
- Paul Krugman
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Ivy League |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Yale Scholarship100% of need met; families under $75k pay nothing · Deadline: Jan 2
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