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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#1

Connecticut Rank

Combining ranking factors for 20 schools that offer psychology degrees in Connecticut, Yale University ranks #1.

#6

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 2021BSMAPhD
Experimental Psychology453416
Research Psychology453416
Total Graduates906832
US Department of Education

Psychology Program Accreditation(s)

  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
  • Professional Psychology (IPSY) – Predoctoral internship programs Yale University School of Medicine Psychology Internship

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.

  • Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) credits

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 University2021-2022
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
US Department of Education

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 AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid2,807$57,865
Pell Grants1,007$4,914
Federal Student Loans255$6,022
US Department of Education

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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