YALE UNIVERSITY
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- New Haven, CT 06520
- OPEID College Code: 00142600
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- General Phone: (203) 432-1333
- President: Richard C Levin
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 11,593
- College Mascot: Bulldogs
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- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Graduate/Professional
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Highly Residential
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- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $75.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $95.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 10,268 | 12,549 | 22,817 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,010 (10%) | 942 (8%) | 1,952 (9%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 654 (65%) | 666 (71%) | 1,320 (68%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,218 | 92% |
| ACT ® Exam | 360 | 27% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 700 | 800 |
| SAT ® Math | 700 | 780 |
| SAT ® Writing | 700 | 790 |
| ACT ® Composite | 30 | 34 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 63%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 7% | 20% | 1% | 56% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,887 | $5,190 | $4,377 | $33,019 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Number in Default | 22 | 14 | 10 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,438 | 1,315 | 2,289 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $36,500 | $35,300 | $34,530 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $36,500 | $35,300 | $34,530 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $36,500 | $35,300 | $34,530 |
| Books and Supplies | $3,050 | $3,000 | $2,950 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,000 | $10,700 | $10,470 |
| Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $52,950 | $51,400 | $50,350 |
| In-State | $52,950 | $51,400 | $50,350 |
| Out of State | $52,950 | $51,400 | $50,350 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $39,550 | $38,300 | $37,480 |
| In-State | $39,550 | $38,300 | $37,480 |
| Out of State | $39,550 | $38,300 | $37,480 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $39,550 | $38,300 | $37,480 |
| In-State | $39,550 | $38,300 | $37,480 |
| Out of State | $39,550 | $38,300 | $37,480 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 11,593 Undergraduate: 5,275 Graduate: 6,318
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,757 Female: 5,836
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,647 Female: 2,628
- Graduate Gender Male: 3,110 Female: 3,208
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 11,454 Part-Time: 139
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,260 Part-Time: 15
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,194 Part-Time: 124
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,910 | 16% |
| American Indian | 88 | 0.8% |
| Black | 716 | 6% |
| Asian | 1,322 | 11% |
| Hispanic | 694 | 6% |
| White | 5,222 | 45% |
| Unknown | 1,641 | 14% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 81 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,347 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,581 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,088 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,229 | 28% |
| Ages 30-34 | 857 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 207 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 131 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 67 | 0.6% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.03% |
| Age Unknown | 1 | 0.01% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 13,909 | 12,195 | 1,714 |
| Faculty Status | 3,605 | 2,894 | 711 |
| Tenured Faculty | 798 | 766 | 32 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,459 | - | 1,459 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 4,632 | 3,890 | 742 |
| Primarily Instruction | 2,832 | 2,238 | 594 |
| Primarily Research | 1,800 | 1,652 | 148 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 2,046 | 1,973 | 73 |
| Other Professionals | 2,271 | 2,033 | 238 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 4,960 | 4,299 | 661 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 2,489 | 2,217 | 272 |
| Skilled Crafts | 442 | 441 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 852 | 594 | 258 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $131,256 (1,118) | $142,015 (758) | $108,603 (360) |
| Professor | $175,573 (577) | $178,008 (453) | $166,679 (124) |
| Associate Professor | $101,035 (135) | $102,131 (85) | $99,172 (50) |
| Assistant Professor | $86,352 (215) | $88,660 (120) | $83,437 (95) |
| Lecturer | $69,286 (191) | $76,899 (100) | $60,919 (91) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $112,862 (46) | $143,792 (1) | $112,175 (45) |
| Professor | $145,175 (13) | $143,792 (1) | $145,290 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $101,296 (16) | - (-) | $101,296 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $91,129 (10) | - (-) | $91,129 (10) |
| Lecturer | $110,339 (7) | - (-) | $110,339 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $129,719 (1,164) | $141,983 (759) | $106,734 (405) |
| Professor | $174,322 (590) | $177,875 (454) | $162,461 (136) |
| Associate Professor | $99,111 (151) | $102,131 (85) | $95,223 (66) |
| Assistant Professor | $85,828 (225) | $88,660 (120) | $82,592 (105) |
| Lecturer | $70,028 (198) | $76,899 (100) | $63,017 (98) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 958 | 501 | 426 | 31 |
| Baseball | 29 | 29 | - | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 14 | 15 | - |
| All Track Combined | 226 | 109 | 117 | - |
| Fencing | 37 | 17 | 20 | - |
| Field Hockey | 20 | - | 20 | - |
| Football | 110 | 110 | - | - |
| Golf | 21 | 13 | 8 | - |
| Gymnastics | 11 | - | 11 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 47 | 27 | 20 | - |
| Lacrosse | 66 | 38 | 28 | - |
| Rowing | 84 | 29 | 55 | - |
| Soccer | 46 | 23 | 23 | - |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 | - |
| Squash | 30 | 16 | 14 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 62 | 31 | 31 | - |
| Tennis | 20 | 10 | 10 | - |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 | - |
| Other Sports | 35 | 35 | - | - |
| Sailing | 31 | - | - | 31 |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $102,826 | $83,348 | $38,295 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $38,042 | $27,665 | $18,634 |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 104 | 52 | 50 | 2 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| All Track Combined | 12 | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 | - |
| Fencing | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Field Hockey | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Gymnastics | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 7 | 4 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 | - |
| Lacrosse | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Rowing | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 | - |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Squash | 7 | 3 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 8 | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Other Sports | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Sailing | 4 | - | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | - | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 99%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 98% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 98% |
| Female | 98% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 99% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 96% |
| Asian | 98% |
| Hispanic | 95% |
| White | 98% |
| Unknown | 99% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 90% |
| 5 Years | 97% |
| 6 Years | 98% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | 12 | 9 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 6 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 29 | 33 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 11 | 4 |
| Burglary | 23 | 58 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 13 | 8 |
| Robbery | 3 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 51 | 103 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 10 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
Yale University Reviews
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009