Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701, Yale is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution.
Yale University’s Three Application Pathways
Yale welcomes applications from Santa Monica College students.
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First-Year Application Process
For students who have completed less than the equivalent of one semester’s worth of transferable credits (high school students dual enrolled in high school and college apply as first-year applicants) -
Transfer Students
For those who have completed a minimum of 2 semesters, or 3 quarters of college-level enrollment and have earned at least one term’s worth or transferable credit . -
Eli Whitney Students Program
For individuals who have been out of high school for at least 5 years by the time of their intended Yale enrollment, and who have not yet received a bachelor’s degree. The Eli Whitney Students Program offers a traditional in-person Yale education for nontraditional students. Unlike the First-Year and Transfer pathways, there is no transferable credit floor or ceiling to be eligible to apply to the Eli Whitney Students Program.
Admissions Process for Veterans of the U.S. Military
Financial Aid
Yale offers generous financial aid and is affordable for everyone. Yale’s need-based financial aid awards meet the full demonstrated financial need of all students without loans. 88% of recent Yale College alumni graduate with no student loan student debt.