What's the population of Yale like?

Hey everyone, I've recently looked into Yale as an option for college, and I was wondering what the population is like there. Does anyone have info on the total number of students, faculty, and staff?

Hello! As of Fall 2023, Yale's undergraduate population was approximately 6,700 students, and the graduate and professional programs had around 5,300 students, making the overall student population about 12,000.

Regarding faculty, Yale has a robust faculty body of about 5,500 members, resulting in a low student-to-faculty ratio of about 6:1. This ratio means you're sure to receive personalized attention from faculty, and have the chance to develop close mentoring relationships with them. About 11,000 staff members (including administrative, research, and support personnel) bring the Yale community size to well over 20,000, and they undoubtedly enhance the overall environment at the university.

In terms of diversity, Yale has made significant efforts to attract students and faculty from various backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life. At the undergraduate level, the class composition is typically quite diverse, with around 48% U.S. students of color and approximately 11% international students.

If you end up applying to Yale and want tips on how to maximize your chances of acceptance, I'd check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle their school-specific supplemental essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-yale-university-essays/. The essays are a great opportunity to showcase what you personally would add to Yale's already-vibrant campus community!