Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Yale University is reducing the size of its PhD programs over the next three years. The Phelps Gate entrance to Yale University's Old Campus in New Haven. (Arnold Gold / Hearst ...

There’s no doubt that Yale is one of the most selective and best resourced universities in the country. But how does Yale stand out among its peers? For one thing, Yale has the look and feel of a liberal arts college pumped up to a university level.