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The source provides a comprehensive overview of Yale University, covering its history, organization, and major facets. It details that Yale is a private Ivy League research institution in New Haven, Connecticut, founded in 1701 as the Collegiate School, making it the third-oldest higher education institution in the United States. Key information includes its substantial endowment, academic structure of fifteen schools, and its highly selective admissions process, particularly for its undergraduate college and Law School. The text also highlights the university's notable campus architecture, extensive library collections, prominent athletic programs, and the significant political and cultural influence of its alumni, which include multiple U.S. presidents and Supreme Court justices. Finally, it notes recent controversies, such as debates over renaming Calhoun College, protests against the Gaza war, and criticism regarding its student mental health policies.