Yale University

New Haven, CT
Woodbridge Hall, New Haven, CT 06520
203-432-4771

Yale University is one of the world’s most prestigious universities, located in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. Founded in 1701, it is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and a member of the Ivy League. Yale comprises three major academic components: Yale College (the undergraduate program), the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and professional schools. In addition, Yale has a world-renowned medical school, a top-ranked law school, and a highly respected divinity school. Yale also has a strong commitment to the arts and sciences, with renowned programs in architecture, engineering, and music.

Yale’s student body is among the most diverse of any top university in the United States, with students coming from all 50 states and more than 120 countries. Yale’s faculty is also highly respected, with numerous Nobel laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners.

Yale’s campus is located in the historic downtown of New Haven, just a short train ride from New York City and Boston. The university’s Gothic architecture and beautiful setting make it one of the most picturesque campuses in the world.

Yale’s reputation for excellence in education is well deserved. The university offers a truly world-class education, with small classes, outstanding faculty, and a commitment to the liberal arts. Yale graduates go on to successful careers in a wide variety of fields, including business, law, medicine, government, and academia.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 12060

Acceptance Rate: 6.53%

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.yale.edu/

Financial Aid: https://finaid.yale.edu/

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $79370

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $79370

Return on Investment Rating

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The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Yale University is $265070.43. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Yale University. For graduates of Yale University, we saw an average early-career income of $78000.00 and mid-career income of $151600.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.