United States · Private Ivy League research university
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut · Founded 1701
QS World #23
THE #8
Official site
Acceptance rate
4.6%
Total students
14,776
International
~22%
Annual tuition
USD 67,250 / year (2025-26)
Yale's residential college system — every undergraduate is assigned to one of 14 'colleges' for housing and community — is unique in America. Yale Drama School and Yale Law School are arguably the most selective graduate programs in the world.
Admissions requirements
- Language
- TOEFL iBT 100+ recommended
- Tests
- SAT/ACT required from 2025-26.
- Deadlines
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- Single Choice Early Action: November 1
- Regular Decision: January 2
- Financial aid
- Need-blind for ALL applicants worldwide; meets 100% of demonstrated need with no loans.
Famous for
Law
Drama
History
Political Science
Economics
Notable alumni
- 5 US Presidents
- Meryl Streep
- Jodie Foster
- Hillary Clinton
Cost estimate
$89,250 / year
Tuition $67,250 + living $22,000
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