2024 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$20,605
Net Price
5%
Admitted
71%
Enrolled
97%
Graduation Rate
6/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Yale University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 14,567. In 2021, there were 190 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #1 in Connecticut and ranks #6 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
190
Total Enrollment
14,567
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
Ranking for Yale University
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Connecticut Rank
Combining ranking factors for 20 schools that offer psychology degrees in Connecticut, Yale University ranks #1.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Yale University ranks #6.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Yale University offers Experimental Psychology and Research Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Experimental Psychology and Research Psychology. At the doctorate level Experimental Psychology and Research Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PhD |
Experimental Psychology | 45 | 34 | 16 |
Research Psychology | 45 | 34 | 16 |
Total Graduates | 90 | 68 | 32 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 47,240 students applied to the Yale University. The university admitted 5% and 71% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Connecticut universities is 11,502. On average, all Connecticut institutions admit 65% and 21% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Yale University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 98%. Compared to all Connecticut four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.
The overall graduation rate for Yale University is 97%, compared to 64% for all Connecticut universities.
Compare YU to Connecticut Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Yale University to the average of all Connecticut four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
YU
47,240
Applicants
5%
Percent Admitted
71%
Percent Enrolled
98%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
97%
Graduation Rate
CT Colleges
11,502
Applicants
65%
Percent Admitted
21%
Percent Enrolled
69%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
64%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 5,619 or 85% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 974 or 15% part-time faculty members employed at Yale University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 2,739 or 42%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
YU
6 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
85%
Percent Full-Time
15%
Percent Part-Time
42%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
CT Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
40%
Percent Full-Time
60%
Percent Part-Time
38%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Yale University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $59,950, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,000.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $45,700 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Yale University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Yale University | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $17,800 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,420 |
Total Living Expenses | $21,220 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $59,950 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,000 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $82,170 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $45,700 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $0 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $45,700 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Yale University is $20,605. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Yale University to all Connecticut universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
YU
$82,170
Cost to Attend
$57,865
Average Financial Aid
66%
Percent Receiving Aid
$20,605
Net Price
CT Colleges
$40,760
Cost to Attend
$16,000
Average Financial Aid
90%
Percent Receiving Aid
$19,386
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 831 or 66%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 2,807 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $57,865.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 2,807 | $57,865 |
Pell Grants | 1,007 | $4,914 |
Federal Student Loans | 255 | $6,022 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Yale University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
YU
2,807
Grant or Scholarship Aid
69%
Grants or Scholarships
1,007
Number of Pell Grants
25%
Pell Grants
255
Federal Student Loans
6%
Federal Student Loans
CT Colleges
3,170
Grant or Scholarship Aid
49%
Grants or Scholarships
1,564
Number of Pell Grants
24%
Pell Grants
1,675
Federal Student Loans
26%
Federal Student Loans
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