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New Haven, CT · Private · Medium · Urban
Admitted students who enroll
Of enrolling students
How much the school says contact matters
Deadlines, fees, testing policy, and recommendation requirements come from the Common App 2026-2027 First-Year Deadlines, Fees and Requirements file published August 28, 2026. Schools can still change a date after publication, so confirm anything you are close to with the school.
Rated Very important in the 2024-2025 Common Data Set this school published.
Admitted students who enroll
Of enrolled students
Of enrolled students
Reported by the school to IPEDS for fall 2023 admission.
Tuition, housing, food, and fees
Sticker figures. What a family actually pays depends on income and aid, which is what the financial aid tools are for.
| Major | Degrees | Graduates here | Same major nationally |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | 182 | $131,171 | $82,686 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 164 | $271,466 | $92,374 |
| Political Science and Government | 107 | $123,834 | $63,293 |
| History | 96 | $58,110 | $50,680 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 86 | - | $66,697 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 78 | $130,467 | $55,693 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 72 | - | $55,695 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 66 | - |
Average net price paid by aided students in each family income band, after grants and scholarships. Usually far below the sticker price above.
Sources: this school's published Common Data Set, the Common App 2026-2027 member requirements file, and federal cost and outcomes data. See how our data works, or read the complete manual.
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Plan to submit either the SAT or the ACT.
Common App personal statement (650 words) + 4 supplementals
Heavy supplemental load - start early.
For exact prompts, check the school's admissions page or the Common App once writing opens (Aug 1).
1 counselor + 2 teacher recommendations required
When recommended, treat as required. Sign up early - alumni interview slots fill fast.
This school does not consider interest. Don't burn time on it - focus on the application itself.
$85
Fee waivers available if you qualify (Common App fee waiver, school waiver, or counselor request).
If a parent attended, mention it on the application. Some schools have ended this practice - verify with current admissions guidance.
Sticker price means almost nothing. Yale University's Net Price Calculator estimates what you'll actually pay after merit and need-based aid. Takes 10 minutes; needs household income and assets, plus a few academic numbers.
Open Yale University's Net Price CalculatorRead from Yale University's own admissions page on 2026-08-30 for the 2026-2027 cycle (source). Schools can still revise a prompt after publishing, so confirm before you submit.
All applicants answer the two short-answer questions. Common App and Coalition applicants also write the three 200-character Short Takes and choose one of three 400-word essays.
Academic interests
Required“Students at Yale have time to explore their academic interests before committing to one or more major fields of study. Many students either modify their original academic direction or change their minds entirely. As of this moment, what academic areas seem to fit your interests or goals most comfortably? Please indicate up to three from the list provided.”
Start essay with this prompt →Why that interest
Required200 words“Tell us about a topic or idea that excites you and is related to one or more academic areas you selected above. Why are you drawn to it?”
Start essay with this prompt →Short Take: teach a course
Required35 wordsCommon App and Coalition applicants; 200 characters“If you could teach any college course, write a book, or create an original piece of art of any kind, what would it be?”
Start essay with this prompt →Short Take: grow or develop
Required35 wordsCommon App and Coalition applicants; 200 characters“What is one aspect of yourself that you hope to grow or develop during college?”
Start essay with this prompt →Short Take: not elsewhere
Required35 wordsCommon App and Coalition applicants; 200 characters“What is something about you that is not included anywhere else in your application?”
Start essay with this prompt →Essay option: opposing view
Optional400 wordsChoose one of three“Reflect on a time you discussed an issue important to you with someone holding an opposing view. Why did you find the experience meaningful?”
Start essay with this prompt →Essay option: community
Optional400 wordsChoose one of three“Reflect on your membership in a community to which you feel connected. Why is this community meaningful to you? You may define community however you like.”
Start essay with this prompt →Essay option: personal experience
Optional400 wordsChoose one of three“Reflect on an element of your personal experience that you feel will enrich your college. How has it shaped you?”
Start essay with this prompt →Last verified 2026-08-30 · Cycle 2026-2027 · For the current cycle, double-check the school's admissions writing page.
This school explicitly does not consider demonstrated interest in admissions decisions. Don't spend time visiting, opening every email, or following on social purely for admissions. Those things won't move the needle here.
Where to spend time instead: the application itself. Strong essays, tight activities list, recommendations from teachers who know you well.
Research University
Yes
Co-op / Internship
Limited
Est. Net Price (You)
$67,250
Based on "none" need
Sticker tuition
$67,250
Before aid
Total Estimated 4-Year Cost
$269,000
Out-of-state pricing with estimated aid
Greek Life
No
Study Abroad
20%
Religious Affiliation
None
Football Conference
Ivy
Debt-to-Income
12.9%
Average debt against 10-year earnings
Est. 10-Year ROI
$736,000
(10yr earnings x 10) - 4yr cost
This school gives legacy preference. If a parent or grandparent attended, highlight it.
Deadline / RD: January 2, 2027
111 days remaining (RD)
Application Platform: Common App
Supplemental Essays: 4
Interview: Recommended
Recommendation letters needed
Test scores required
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Data from US Department of Education College Scorecard, National Center for Education Statistics, and institutional disclosures.
| $66,596 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 61 | $62,925 | $48,590 |
| Statistics | 58 | - | $92,425 |
| Mathematics | 53 | - | $69,562 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 49 | - | $51,710 |
Median earnings of this school's graduates in each major, roughly five years out, beside the national median for the same major.