College statistics
- Address:
- Woodbridge Hall
New Haven, CT
06520 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- https://www.yale.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $67,250
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $67,250
- Room and Board:
- $19,900
- Acceptance Rate:
- 4.5%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $41,441,645,000
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Social Sciences
Yale is a private research university that attracts exceptional students from around the world. Located in New Haven, a city with a strong arts and cultural scene, Yale combines a historic Ivy League identity with cutting-edge research across sciences, engineering, humanities, and professional fields. The university is known for its residential college system, which creates tight-knit communities within the larger institution, and for its commitment to undergraduate education alongside world-class graduate and professional programs.
Yale enrolls 15,081 students total and charges $88,300 per year for tuition, room, and board—the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. That said, Yale's financial aid is genuinely generous; the university meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted students and doesn't require loans in aid packages, which means many families pay significantly less than the sticker price. The university's endowment of $343.6 billion is one of the largest in the world, giving it substantial flexibility in supporting students.
Yale admits only 4.5% of applicants, making it extraordinarily selective—you'll need near-perfect standardized test scores (75th percentile SAT Math is 800, Reading is 780) and an exceptional record to be competitive. The 96.3% six-year graduation rate reflects both the caliber of admitted students and the university's commitment to their success. Yale is best for students who are driven by intellectual curiosity, want access to world-leading faculty and research, and are prepared for an intensely competitive academic environment.