Overview
Founded in 1824, Yale Law School has developed a reputation as the premier law school in the United States, consistently ranked number one by U.S. News & World Report for decades. It is known for its small class sizes, interdisciplinary approach to legal scholarship, and emphasis on legal theory alongside practice, producing an extraordinary number of federal judges, Supreme Court justices, senators, and other high-ranking public officials relative to its tiny class size. The school pioneered the 'law and society' and 'law and economics' movements and remains a hub of influential legal scholarship.
At a Glance
| Type | Private |
| Location | New Haven, Connecticut |
| Founded | 1824 |
| Total students | 720 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 6:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 6% |
| Graduation rate | 99% |
| Average starting salary | $190,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $74,255 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $74,255 |
| Room & board | $21,000 |
| Average financial aid | $45,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 70% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.93 |
| Regular deadline | February 15 |
Top Programs
- Constitutional Law
- International Law
- Law and Economics
- Legal Philosophy
- Environmental Law
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.