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Last week, the News’ data desk conducted a survey to learn about the class of 2025’s experiences at Yale and what their futures may hold. The News sent the questionnaire to roughly 2,000 graduating Yalies and received 239 individual responses. Each question was optional, so response sizes vary and are specified on an individual basis. 

Delve into the data below to learn about seniors’ most popular majors, love lives, career plans and more.

Academics

46 percent of respondents are graduating with their intended major, while 54 percent do not. 

52 unique majors were given as responses to this question. 

To visualize data on the majors with which seniors are graduating, the News grouped majors into four categories: Sciences & Engineering, Humanities & Arts, Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies. This is in line with the University’s listed Areas of Study. 

Student Life

51 percent of respondents lived with their first-year roommate for multiple years, and 20 percent did so for four years. 

65 percent of respondents lived on campus during junior year, and 58 percent did during senior year. 

Nine of 234 respondents applied to transfer residential colleges. Six of nine were approved, and of those six, three transferred to Branford. 

31 percent of respondents joined a fraternity, sorority or social organization. Of those 70 seniors, 25 left that organization while 45 remain affiliated. 

Meanwhile, 70 percent of respondents joined a society during senior year. Of the 169 seniors who did, 37 dropped while 137 are currently members. 

94 percent of respondents held a student job during the school year or over break. More than half of the surveyed respondents held between two and four student jobs throughout their time at Yale. 14 out of 235 respondents held more than eight student jobs during their college years.

61 percent of respondents participated in one to seven days of Feb Club. 22 percent did not participate. 14 percent were particularly dedicated, attending every event of the month.

Finding Love

Since starting college, respondents have had, on average, 1.4 significant others and 3.8 sexual partners. 

47 percent of respondents are single, 45 percent are taken, and 18 percent are uncertain. 

Hinge, used by 51 percent of respondents, was the favorite dating app of Yale seniors. Tinder was a close second at 44 percent. Bumble at 13 percent and Grindr at 7 percent were third and fourth, respectively. 

Many respondents used more than one app. Notably, 34 percent used both Hinge and Tinder, while 15 percent used a third app on top of those two. 

One last stat about love: 76 percent of respondents agree, or strongly agree, with the statement “I love Yale.” 

After Yale

$45,000 to $60,000 is the median of reported salary ranges. 

12 percent of respondents graduate with student loans. 

26 percent of respondents are headed to New York: the Class of 2025’s favorite next destination. 

66 percent of respondents are entering the workforce, while 24 percent will pursue further education. 15 percent plan to travel, 3 percent to volunteer, and 2 percent to serve in the military. 7 percent of respondents are undecided. As the survey enabled selection of multiple options, these percentages add up to over 100.

Of those who have a job lined up, consulting, finance, technology and research are the most prevalent post-grad sectors.

The Class of 2025 is bound for over 24 states and six of the seven continents. 26 percent of respondents are headed to New York, 14 percent overseas, 11 percent to Connecticut and 9 percent to California. Wherever they are, the News wishes Yale College’s graduating seniors the best of luck!