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| Students | Faculty & Staff | Administration |
|---|---|---|
General Information
- Private, independent institution founded in 1701.
- Semester system; 342-acre campus in New Haven, Connecticut.
Fall 2012 Enrollment
| Division | Male | Female | Total | % International* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale College | 2,702 | 2,677 | 5,379 | 10% |
| Special (Degree & Non-Degree) | 16 | 10 | 26 | 4% |
| Graduate School of Arts & Sciences | 1,503 | 1,320 | 2,823 | 33% |
| Professional Schools Programs: | ||||
| Architecture | 1325 | 87 | 212 | 22% |
| Art | 60 | 68 | 128 | 20% |
| Divinity | 151 | 163 | 314 | 8% |
| Drama | 106 | 115 | 221 | 15% |
| Forestry & Environmental Studies | 109 | 158 | 267 | 23% |
| Institute of Sacred Music | 35 | 22 | 57 | 7% |
| Law | 372 | 314 | 686 | 14% |
| Management | 353 | 184 | 537 | 29% |
| M.D. | 228 | 207 | 435 | 12% |
| Music | 107 | 78 | 185 | 43% |
| Nursing | 36 | 288 | 324 | 3% |
| Physician Associate | 29 | 69 | 98 | 2% |
| Public Health | 61 | 153 | 214 | 23% |
| Professional School Programs Subtotal | 1,772 | 1,906 | 3,678 | 18% |
| Total University | 5,993 | 5,913 | 11,906 | 18% |
Notes: Only 1% of University enrollment is part-time.
Students pursuing degrees in the fields of engineering and applied science are enrolled in
either Yale College or in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
"International" includes anyone who is neither a U.S. citizen nor a permanent resident.
University-wide Enrollments by Ethnicity (% of non-international enrollment)
| Ethnicity | % |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | <1% |
| Asian | 16% |
| Black or African-American | 6% |
| Hispanic of any race | 9% |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | <1% |
| White and Other | 59% |
| Two or more races | 5% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 5% |
International Students
| International Student Profile | |
|---|---|
| Percentage who are international students* | 18% |
| Numbers of countries represented | 118 |
| Top 6 countries | China, Canada, South Korea, India, and the United Kingdom |
| *International includes anyone who is neither a U.S. citizen nor a permanent resident. | |
Yale College Student Body Characteristics
87% of undergraduates live in University housing.
99% of Freshmen return for their sophomore year.
96% graduate within five years; 97% graduate within six years.
95% are from out-of-state (including nonresident aliens).
The average age of an undergraduate is 20.
932 students (regular and summer term) studied abroad in 2011-12.
Click here to view more information and statistics on study abroad students.
Statistics on Current 2012-13 Freshmen Class
- Acceptance Statistics:
- 57% of matriculants came from public high schools.
- 43% of maticulants came from independent, parochial, and other schools.
- 13% of matriculants were Yale College and/or Graduate and Professional School legacies.
- 10% of matriculants are international students.
- Test score ranges (25th to 75th percentiles) for enrolled freshmen:
- SAT-Verbal: 700-800
- SAT-Math: 710-790
- SAT-Writing: 710-800
- ACT: 32-35
Degrees Conferred (July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012)
| Degree | Male | Female | Total | % Who are International |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors | 621 | 664 | 1,285 | 9% |
| Masters & Intermediate | 945 | 1,041 | 1,986 | 26% |
| Doctorates: | 370 | 342 | 712 | 19% |
| Research & Scholarship | 204 | 186 | 390 | 30% |
| Professional Practice | 166 | 156 | 322 | 5% |
| Total | 1,936 | 2,047 | 3,983 | 19% |
Yale College Graduates — Post-College Activities One Year After Graduation
| Class of: | 1975 | 1980 | 1985 | 1990 | 1994 | 2000 | 2006 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | 36% | 50% | 60% | 67% | 60% | 70% | 73% | 75% |
| Arts & Sciences Graduate School | 14% | 13% | 10% | 9% | 11% | 6% | 7% | 7% |
| Business School | 3% | 2% | 1% | 1% | <1% | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Law School | 18% | 15% | 8% | 5% | 8% | 6% | 5% | 4% |
| Medical School | 17% | 13% | 11% | 8% | 11% | 8% | 6% | 4% |
| Other Professional School | 8% | 5% | 4% | 2% | 5% | 3% | 5% | 5% |
| Other Post-College Activities | 3% | 2% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 7% | 3% | 4% |
| Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Note: Survey statistics for the Class of 2012 will be available in the spring of 2013.
University Alumni Donors
| Academic Year | Number of Solicited Alumni | Number of Alumni Donors | % Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | 109,961 | 50,792 | 46% |
| 1996-97 | 111,506 | 52,849 | 47% |
| 1997-98 | 112,247 | 51,382 | 46% |
| 1998-99 | 114,642 | 50,314 | 44% |
| 1999-00 | 116,669 | 48,929 | 42% |
| 2000-01 | 117,265 | 47,891 | 41% |
| 2001-02 | 119,775 | 47,935 | 40% |
| 2002-03 | 120,245 | 50,336 | 42% |
| 2003-04 | 121,469 | 51,153 | 42% |
| 2004-05 | 122,944 | 51,679 | 42% |
| 2005-06 | 125,879 | 50,449 | 40% |
| 2006-07 | 127,193 | 49,974 | 39% |
| 2007-08 | 130,578 | 47,183 | 36% |
| 2008-09 | 131,696 | 44,655 | 34% |
| 2009-10 | 133,319 | 45,292 | 34% |
| 2010-11 | 135,061 | 45,453 | 34% |
| 2011-12 | 136,521 | 44,774 | 33% |
There are 140 active domestic Alumni Clubs and 30 international Alumni Clubs.
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
| Year | Tuition | Room & Board | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-1996 | $21,000 | $6,630 | $27,630 |
| 1996-1997 | $22,200 | $6,680 | $28,880 |
| 1997-1998 | $23,100 | $6,850 | $29,950 |
| 1998-1999 | $23,780 | $7,050 | $30,830 |
| 1999-2000 | $24,500 | $7,440 | $31,940 |
| 2000-2001 | $25,220 | $7,660 | $32,880 |
| 2001-2002 | $26,100 | $7,930 | $34,030 |
| 2002-2003 | $27,130 | $8,240 | $35,370 |
| 2003-2004 | $28,400 | $8,600 | $37,000 |
| 2004-2005 | $29,820 | $9,030 | $38,850 |
| 2005-2006 | $31,460 | $9,540 | $41,000 |
| 2006-2007 | $33,030 | $10,020 | $43,050 |
| 2007-2008 | $34,530 | $10,470 | $45,000 |
| 2008-2009 | $35,300 | $10,700 | $46,000 |
| 2009-2010 | $36,500 | $11,000 | $47,500 |
| 2010-2011 | $38,300 | $11,500 | $49,800 |
| 2011-2012 | $40,500 | $12,200 | $52,700 |
| 2012-2013 | $42,300 | $13,000 | $55,300 |
Note: Tuition and fees for 2013-14 will be announced in late winter, 2013.
2011-12 Undergraduate Financial Aid
All scholarships and grants are awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need.
| # of undergraduates who received scholarships/grants from Yale sources: | 3,053 |
| % of undergraduates who received scholarships/grants from Yale sources: | 56% |
| Average need-based scholarships/grants from all sources: | $39,840 |
| Average need-based scholarships/grants from Yale sources: | $38,170 |
| Range of individual scholarships/grants from Yale sources: | $250 - $60,000 |
Institutional Finances (Fiscal Year 2012)
| Institutional Finances | |
|---|---|
| Market value of endowment assets | $19.3 billion |
| Total research expenditures including all restricted and unrestricted funds from all sources | $590.8 million |
| Total library acquisitions expenditures | $42.8 million |
| Total operating expenditures | $2.82 billion |
Faculty (Headcounts) Fall, 2012*
| Yale Schools | Tenured | Term | Non-Ladder | Research | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Sciences | 447 | 217 | 301 | 172 | 1,137 |
| Architecture | 6 | 4 | 70 | 1 | 81 |
| Art | 4 | 6 | 35 | 0 | 45 |
| Divinity | 16 | 8 | 29 | 5 | 58 |
| Drama | 0 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| Forestry & Environmental Studies | 17 | 8 | 23 | 11 | 59 |
| ISM | 4 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 19 |
| Law | 47 | 4 | 59 | 28 | 138 |
| Management | 31 | 27 | 17 | 2 | 77 |
| Medicine | 435 | 792 | 340 | 619 | 2,300 |
| Music | 1 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 59 |
| Nursing | 15 | 20 | 46 | 4 | 85 |
| Total | 1,023 | 1,088 | 1,072 | 843 | 4,140 |
155 tenured and term faculty are members of the national academies, Nobel Laureates, and/or winners of other prestigious prizes and awards.
93% of all full-time teaching faculty have doctoral degrees, first professional degrees, and/or appropriate degrees in their fields.
*In the Schools of Music and Drama, adjunct professors provide the core of the schools' regular faculty. As a result, the distinction among the categories of tenured/term/non-ladder is less relevant in those schools.
In the School of Medicine, the tenured category also includes appointments made on a continuing basis without term.
Faculty in the School of Public Health are considered part of the School of Medicine and counted there.
Faculty in the School of Engineering and Applied Science are counted in the Arts and Sciences.
Postdoctoral Trainees (Fall, 2012)
| Postdoctoral Associates (Employees) | 1,089 |
| Postdoctoral Fellows (Non-employees) | 826 |
| Total | 1,915 |
| Postdoctoral Trainees: | Number |
|---|
International Scholars (2011-12)*
Number of International Scholars: 2,327 representing nearly 100 countries.
* International Scholars include postdoctorates, visiting faculty, some ladder or permanent faculty, and staff.
University Staff Counts (Headcounts) Fall, 2012
| Managerial & Professional | 4,195 |
| Clerical & Technical | 3,955 |
| Service & Maintenance | 1,173 |
| Total | 9,323 |
Library Holdings (2011-12)
| Type | Number (includes electronic materials) |
|---|---|
| Bound volumes | 15 million |
| Periodical subscriptions (includes electronic titles) | 450,000 |
| Units on microform | 10 million |
| Units of audiovisual materials | 400,000 |
Yale Property in New Haven (2011-12):
Total number of buildings: 440 (16.2 million square feet)
| Property | Acres |
|---|---|
| Central Campus | 342 |
| Athletic fields | 100 |
| Golf course and nature preserves | 515 |
| West Campus | 136 |
| Total | 1,093 |
The work of Yale University is carried on in the following schools:
- Yale College (est. 1701)
Mary Miller, Dean
Courses in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, mathematical and computer sciences, and engineering.- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Bachelor of Science (M.Eng.)
- Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (est. 1847)
Thomas Pollard, Dean
Courses for college graduates.- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- School of Architecture (Est. 1916)
Robert A. M. Stern, Dean
Courses for college graduates.- Master of Architecture (M. Arch.) - professional degree
- Master of Environmental Design (M.E.D.) - nonprofessional degree
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - awarded by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- School of Art (Est. 1869)
Robert Storr, Dean
Professional courses for college and art school graduates.- Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
- Divinity School (Est. 1822)
Gregory Sterling, Dean
Courses for college graduates.- Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
- Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.)
- Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) - for qualified students with an M.Div. degree
- School of Drama (Est. 1925)
James Bundy, Dean
Courses for college graduates and certificate students.- Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
- Certificate in Drama
- One-Year Technical Internship (Certificate)
- Doctor of Fine Arts (D.F.A.)
- School of Engineering & Applied Science (Est. 1852)
T. Kyle Vanderlick, Dean
Courses for college graduates- Master of Science (M.S.) - awarded by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) - awarded by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - awarded by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- School of Forestry & Environmental Studies (Est. 1900)
Sir Peter Crane, Dean
Courses for college graduates.- Master of Forestry (M.F.)
- Master of Forest Science (M.F.S.)
- Master of Environmental Science (M.E.Sc.)
- Master of Environmental Management (M.E.M.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - awarded by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Law School (Est. 1824)
Robert C. Post, Dean
Courses for college graduates.- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.)
- Master of Laws (LL.M.)
- Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.)
- School of Management (Est. 1976)
Edward A. Snyder, Dean
Courses for college graduates.- Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - professional degree
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - awarded by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- School of Medicine (Est. 1810)
Robert J. Alpern, Dean
Courses for college graduates and students who have completed requisite training in approved institutions. Postgraduate study in the basic sciences and clinical subjects. Five-year combined program leading to Doctor of Medicine and Master of Health Science (M.D./M.H.S.). Combined program with the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences leading to Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (M.D./Ph.D.).- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
- Master of Medical Science (M.M.Sc.) - from the Physician Associate Program (David Brissette, Interim Director)
- School of Music (Est. 1894)
Robert L. Blocker, Dean
Graduate professional studies in performance, composition, and conducting.- Certificate in Performance
- Master of Music (M.M.)
- Master of Musical Arts (M.M.A.)
- Artist Diploma
- Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.)
- School of Nursing (Est. 1923)
Margaret Grey, Dean
Courses for college graduates.- Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
- Post Master's Certificate
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - awarded by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- School of Public Health (Est. 1915)
Paul D. Cleary, Dean
Courses for college graduates.- Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
- Master of Science (M.S.) - awarded by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - awarded by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Yale Summer Session
Every summer approximately 1,500 Yale and non-Yale students enroll for various summer programs in the Summer Session. Many are conducted abroad. Courses in the Yale Summer Session are in most cases identical in content and method to courses offered in Yale College during the regular academic year.
Undergraduate Majors (2010-11)
| Majors in Yale College | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| African American Studies | African Studies | American Studies | Anthropology |
| Applied Mathematics | Applied Physics | Archaeological Studies | Architecture |
| Art | Astronomy | Astronomy and Physics | Chemistry |
| Chinese | Classical Civilization | Classics (Greek) | Classics (Greek and Latin) |
| Classics (Latin) | Cognitive Science | Computer Science | Computer Science and Mathematics |
| Computer Science and Psychology | Computing and the Arts | East Asian Studies | Economics |
| Economics and Mathematics | Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Biomedical Engineering | Chemical Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering | Engineering Sciences (Chemical, Electrical, Environmental, or Mechanical) | Environmental Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
| English | Environmental Studies | Ethics, Politics, and Economics | Ethnicity, Race and Migration |
| Film Studies | French | Geology & Geophysics | German |
| German Studies | Global Affairs | Greek, Ancient and Modern | |
| History | History of Art | History of Science, History of Medicine | History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health |
| Humanities | Italian | Japanese | Judaic Studies |
| Latin American Studies | Linguistics | Literature | Mathematics |
| Mathematics and Philosophy | Mathematics and Physics | Modern Middle East Studies | Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry |
| Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology | Music | Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations | Philosophy |
| Physics | Physics and Philosophy | Political Science | Portuguese |
| Psychology | Religious Studies | Russian | Russian and East European Studies |
| Sociology | South Asian Studies* | Spanish | Special Divisional Major |
| Statistics | Theater Studies | Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | |
| *May be taken as a second major only. | |||
Most popular undergraduate majors in 2010-11:
- Economics (12%)
- Political Science (12%)
- History (8%)
- Psychology (7%)
Approximate percentages of Junior and Senior majors in the Divisions:
- 31% Arts & Humanities
- 39% Social Sciences
- 23% Biological & Physical Sciences
- 7% Other FAS & Professional Schools
Athletics
Of the 35 intercollegiate sports offered at Yale, 16 are for men, 18 are for women and 1 is co-ed. Yale is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Division I, FCS Football), the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), and the Ivy League.
| Men and Women | Men Only | Women Only | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| crew | lightweight/heavyweight crew | field hockey | sailing |
| cross country | football | volleyball | |
| golf | baseball | gymnastics | |
| soccer | softball | ||
| tennis | sailing | ||
| basketball | |||
| fencing | |||
| ice hockey | |||
| squash | |||
| swimming & diving | |||
| track/indoor | |||
| track/outdoor | |||
| lacrosse |
Yale's intramural sports program revolves around the 12 residential colleges, with over 1,600 contests scheduled in over 35 sports. Competition is designed for coed, men's, and women's leagues. Yale sponsors fifty club sport teams in addition to its varsity and intramural programs. Some of Yale's more active club sports are men's and women's rugby, men's and women's water polo, downhill skiing, Tae Kwon Do, equestrian, ballroom dance, and cycling.
Graduate and Professionals students compete in their own intramural sports leagues and participate in some club sports. (See http://sportsandrecreation.yale.edu/content/intramurals/intramurals)
The Athletics Department also offers more than 75 sections of physical education instruction in both the fall and spring semesters, with approximately 1,250 students, faculty, and staff enrolled in those classes.
20% of students participate in intercollegiate sports.
50% of students participate in intramural sports.
University Accreditation
- Yale University: New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- Arts and Sciences:
- Engineering--ABET, Inc. accredits B.S. programs in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering
- Psychology--Committee on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association
- Architecture: National Architectural Accrediting Board
- Divinity: Association of Theological Schools
- Forestry and Environmental Studies: Society of American Foresters
- Law: American Bar Association
- Management: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
- Medicine:
- American Medical Association and Association of American Medical Colleges joint sponsors of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
- Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
- American Psychological Association
- Music: National Association of Schools of Music
- Nursing:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- American College of Nurse Midwives
- Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
- Connecticut State Board of Nurse Examiners
- Physician Associate: Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
- Public Health:
- Council on Education for Public Health
- The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
The Officers of the University
Richard Charles Levin, President
Peter Salovey, President-elect
Benjamin Polak, Provost
Linda Koch Lorimer, Vice President
Kimberly Goff-Crews, Secretary and Vice President for Student Life
Dorothy Kathryn Robinson, Vice President and General Counsel
Bruce Donald Alexander, Vice President for New Haven and State Affairs and Campus Development
Shauna King, Vice President for Finance and Business Operations
Michael Allan Peel, Vice President for Human Resources and Administration
Joan Elizabeth O'Neill, Vice President for Development
Other Senior Administrators:
David Frederick Swensen, Chief Investment Officer
Scott Allan Strobel, Vice President for West Campus Planning and Program Development
Other Related Links
- View a broader selection of current and past information about Yale
- For historical statistics on Yale University, go to the following documents:
- A Yale Book of Numbers, Historical Statistics of the College and University, 1701 - 1977 written by George W. Pierson. This is an online converted version of the original book published in 1983.
- A Yale Book of Numbers, 1976 - 2000 edited by Beverly Waters, Office of Institutional Research. This book, available online only, is an updated version of the original book and contains statistical information about Yale enrollments, degrees, students, areas of study, faculty alumni, and finances.
This factsheet is produced by the Office of Institutional Research (OIR). For more complete and comprehensive information about Yale, consult related web pages via the Yale University home page.
Yale University is a large research university with a wide array of programs, departments, schools, centers, museums, and affiliated organizations. This Factsheet addresses some frequently asked statistical questions about Yale, especially those concerning undergraduate programs. Only a subset of Yale's resources are represented in this Factsheet. For a fuller view of the University, consult related web pages that can be reached via the University "front door". Prospective students who are interested in information about attending any of Yale's schools, should go to the Admissions website.