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
  • 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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