Yale University

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Yale at a Glance

Location:
New Haven, CT
Setting:
Mid-sized city
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$36,500
Out-of-State Tuition:
$36,500
Room & Board:
$11,500
Full-Time Undergrads:
5,250
Part-Time Undergrads:
20
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School Website:
www.yale.edu
Admissions Website:
www.yale.edu/admit
Financial Aid Website:
www.yale.edu/sfas/financial/finaid_UG.html
Application Deadline:
December 31
Acceptance Rate:
8 %
Admission Difficulty:
Very Hard
Average SAT Scores:
2100–2370
Average ACT Scores:
30–34

Best Things

Worst Things

  • The weather
  • New Haven neighborhoods surrounding Yale's campus
  • Lack of time
  • Meal plan requirement
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Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Health Care
  • Arts
  • International Studies and Government
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Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Yale is, in every sense of the word, an incredible place. Students love the faculty, the classes, and the opportunities, not only because they are among the best in the world, but because they are highly accessible and undergraduate-focused. Yale is a place where academic theory blossoms into reality and where experiences exist that can't be found anywhere else in the world. It is a great privilege for students to continually study under the most knowledgeable people in their fields, from Nobel Laureates to international statesmen. Even though the Yale experience can be rigorous and demanding, most students wouldn't trade their years here for anything.

Yale prepares its students to meet the world with energy and knowledge. Its liberal arts education teaches students to think, to analyze, to question, and to consider. Yale graduates can do nearly anything they want, from working with Goldman and Sachs to obtaining a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology. Essentially, Yale successfully prepares its students for the pursuit of their passions in any area of life.

What ultimately sets Yale apart is the people that comprise its community. Yalies (students, faculty, and staff) are dynamic, fascinating people who continually surprise each other with their passions, their opinions, and their enthusiasm. Every student has a unique story to tell and interests to pursue. Yale is amazing because it gathers these diverse and remarkable individuals together for the same ultimate purpose: to learn, to grow, to thrive, and to discover themselves.

Yale Student Reviews

Overall Experience at Yale University

bulldogs422

Economics '12

3.5
B

Yale's not perfect.

I have had a decent experience at Yale. I have had good classes, met interesting people, there is lots of money for free food/events, etc. Classes are generally rewarding. However, Yale is far from perfect even though it often pretends to be perfect (emphasis on the word "pretends"). Freshman here often love everything about Yale "because its Yale" but as you mature you begin to see the downsides more. In particular, people get caught up in the rat-race of grades, internships, etc and don't develop as much as complete people. Additionally, Yale somewhat instills a sense of entitlement in its students which disconnects them from others, and it is bad at teachings its students anything practical like science or engineering. And Yale has had a lot of public issues in my time here: Title IX lawsuit, murder, 5+ suicides, etc.

May 11, 2012

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Overall Experience at Yale University

mrherriot

English '15

5.0
A+

All in All

Yale is the perfect fit for me. The people are the biggest surprise. Everyone is nice, so helpful, sincere and smart. I feel really lucky to be a part of the Yale experience.

Jan 22, 2012

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Overall Experience at Yale University

Choomy

Statistics '14

5.0
A+

YALE IS AWESOME

If I lived 1,000 times, I would choose Yale every single time (provided I could get in each time). Everything is amazing.

Aug 03, 2011

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