YALE UNIVERSITY

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Yale University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in New Haven, CT). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

New Haven, CT 06520
Main Phone: (203) 432-1333
Web Site: www.yale.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 11,261 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 648 male students and 648 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 50% of the student body, while females made up 50%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (6)%, Hispanic (5)%, Asian (11)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 13.8% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 680. One quarter of students scored at least 770.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 680 or higher. One fourth of students scored 770 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree
First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

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Architecture

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Engineering

English Language And Literature

Environmental Conservation

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Theology And Religious Vocations

School Accreditation

Yale University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Yale University is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Yale University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Division I-AA Independents (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Accelerated programs
AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 38,270
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 30,030
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 38,270

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.

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