Yale University, founded in 1701, is a private Ivy League University located in New Haven, Connecticut. It is the third-oldest university in America. It is known to be one of the world's most prestigious universities. In 1861, Yale awarded the first Ph.D. from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

There are approximately 5,000 undergraduate students and 6,000 graduate students attending annually. The undergraduate school offers 2,000 courses in sciences and liberal arts in 65 departments and programs. Visit the Mead Visitor Center to gather information about the university, sign up for a guided tour or enjoy your own tour around campus. Rest comfortably with Best Western hotels in nearby West Haven.