Yale University
- United States
- Founded 1701
Overview
Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701, Yale is the fourth oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1701Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
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| Main location | New HavenSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 14,429 (2021)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 3,619 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | yale.edu (opens in a new tab) |
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| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- George H. W. Bush (opens in a new tab)41st President of the United States (1989–1993)
- Gerald Ford (opens in a new tab)president of the United States from 1974 to 1977 (1913–2006)
- Sinclair Lewis (opens in a new tab)American writer and playwright (1885–1951)
- Jodie Foster (opens in a new tab)American actress and filmmaker (born 1962)
- JD Vance (opens in a new tab)Vice President of the United States since 2025
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