Yale University

New Haven, CT · Private · City campus · 6,758 students

Yale University is a private city college in New Haven, CT, with about 6,758 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Yale University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

Admit rate

1470–1570

SAT (25–75)

33–35

ACT (25–75)

$88,300/yr

Cost of attendance

$100,533

Median earnings

96%

Graduation rate

99%

Retention

5:1

Student:faculty

92%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$1,717/yr

$30–48k$5,177/yr

$48–75k$5,283/yr

$75–110k$15,224/yr

$110k+$45,628/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Yale University.