Yale University campus image
Private university

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut, United States
QS ranking
15
Acceptance rate
6%
Tuition fee
USD55,500/ year

Study background

University introduction

Yale University is located in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Its most popular subjects include Economics, Political Science, History, Cellular Biology and Liberal Arts. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 13,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
90%
10%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    Canada

  3. 3.

    India

  4. 4.

    United Kingdom

  5. 5.

    Germany

Student gender

In this university

49%
51%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

6 : 1
6 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

11 : 1
11 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 4.3 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 31.2 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.yale.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

1,407

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Economics

  2. 2.

    Political Science

  3. 3.

    History

  4. 4.

    Cellular Biology

  5. 5.

    Liberal Arts

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

373acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

3

Health support

In this university

542 : 1
542 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

363 : 1
363 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Career

  • Academic / Interest

  • Sports

  • Arts

Number of national league teams

35

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

30

Football / Track fields

2

Basketball courts

5

Squash courts

15

Badminton courts

6

Swimming pool

2

Indoor gyms

2

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

15

Number of dormitories

14

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
9,400
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
62 - 64%
Temperature
-7°
9°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
61 - 71%
Temperature
3°
26°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
71 - 72%
Temperature
12°
29°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
66 - 70%
Temperature
-4°
18°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport

Distance between airport and university

134 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
3 - 5 hours
Cost
USD 14 - 141
Taxi
Travel time
1.5 - 2 hours
Cost
USD 280 - 400

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

13

Score

91.9

Staff in career centre

In this university

189 : 1
189 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

471 : 1
471 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

63

Average numbers of services

7