In a word, very. Yale is one of the world’s foremost research universities. Its faculty of outstanding scholars in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering includes more than 60 members of the National Academy of Sciences. About one-third of Yale’s entering class each year plans to major in the natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, or engineering. And please keep in mind that Yale – unlike most major research universities – has a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and undergraduate participation in research and design. More...