Yale University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$67,250

3.94% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$22,408

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

3.87%

57,517 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

15,564

97.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

95.7%

1,505 Graduates

About

Yale University is a higher education institution located in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Yale University were General Business Administration & Management (363 degrees awarded), Management Science (186 degrees), and General Public Health (142 degrees).

In 2024, 5,643 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Yale University. 53.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,905 degrees), 2.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (943 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Yale University is $67,250, which is $35,330 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Yale University is $67,250, which is $35,330 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,408.

In 2024, 57% of undergraduate students attending Yale University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$67,250

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Yale University was $67,250. The cost of tuition at Yale University is $35,330 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Yale University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,408

2024 Value

14%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Yale University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,408. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Yale University grew by 14%.

This chart compares the average net price of Yale University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$19,180

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Yale University was of $19,180 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.96% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Yale University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Yale University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.64% with respect to 2023, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Yale University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Yale University received 57,517 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 11% annual growth. Out of those 57,517 applicants, 2,227 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 3.87% acceptance rate.

There were 15,564 students enrolled at Yale University in 2024. 61% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Yale University has an overall enrollment yield of 69.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

3.87%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,227

Accepted Out of 57,517

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Yale University was 3.87% (2,227 admissions from 57,517 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 4.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 11%, while admissions declined by 4.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Yale University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

61%

Submission Percentage (2024)

950

Scores Submitted (2024)

61% of enrolled first-time students at Yale University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Yale University had a total enrollment of 15,564 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Yale University is 15,121 students and the part-time enrollment is 443. This means that 97.2% of students enrolled at Yale University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Yale University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.8% White, 16.6% Asian, 11.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.37% Black or African American, 5.26% Two or More Races, 0.315% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Yale University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (16.6%), followed by White Female (15.2%) and Asian Female (11.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (18%), followed by White Male (14.4%) and Asian Female (7.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Yale University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,564 students. The full-time enrollment at Yale University is 15,121 and the part-time enrollment is 443. This means that 97.2% of students enrolled at Yale University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Yale University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

99%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Yale University was 99%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Yale University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Yale University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,944 enrolled students
Asian
2,584 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,848 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Yale University is 31.8% White, 16.6% Asian, 11.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.37% Black or African American, 5.26% Two or More Races, 0.315% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 381 students (2.45%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 381 more women than men received degrees from Yale University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Yale University is white (1,905 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (943 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Yale University is General Business Administration & Management (363 degrees awarded), followed by Management Science (186 degrees) and General Public Health (142 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Yale University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (150 degrees awarded), History (217 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (212 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Yale University are Other managers (131,490 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (121,583 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (111,552 people), Secondary school teachers (107,012 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (102,870 people).

The most specialized majors at Yale University in 2024 are Cultural & Gender Studies (150 degrees awarded), History (217 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (212 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (125 degrees), and Math & Statistics (259 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Yale University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Yale University are Cultural & Gender Studies (150 degrees awarded), History (217 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (212 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (125 degrees), and Math & Statistics (259 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Yale University are Elementary & secondary schools (284,863 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (194,751 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (176,755 people), Computer Systems Design (130,874 people), and Legal services (94,244 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Yale University.

General Music

Most Common (2024)

2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Yale University was General Music with 2 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at Yale University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,631

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

3,012

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,631 degrees were awarded to men at Yale University, which is 0.874 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,012).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Yale University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 213 degrees were awarded to men at Yale University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.36 times more than the 157 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 170 degrees were awarded to men at Yale University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.86 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

88%

100% Completion Time

98%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 88% of students graduating from Yale University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 98% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 99% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,905 degrees awarded
Asian
943 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
604 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Yale University is white (1,905 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (943 degrees).

1.1% of degree recipients (62 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
1,159 degrees awarded
White Female
1,151 degrees awarded
White Female
1,113 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Yale University is white male (1,159 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,151 degrees).

Operations

Yale University has an endowment valued at nearly $41.4B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.63B (6.34%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Yale University had a total salary expenditure of 5.31B. Yale University employs 671 Professors, 372 Lecturers and 255 Assistant professors. Most academics at Yale University are Male Professor (461), Female Professor (210), and Female Lecturer (197).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Yale University are: Management, with 1,345 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 1,338 employees, and Service with 1,236 employees.

Endowment

$41.4B

2024 Endowment

1.71%

growth from 2023

Yale University has an endowment valued at about $41.4B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Yale University grew 1.71% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $41.2B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Yale University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$2.41B

2024 Salaries

9.46%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Yale University paid a median of $2.41B in salaries, which represents 45.4% of their overall expenditure ($5.31B) and a 9.46% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.1% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.41% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$301M

Instructional Salaries

1,462

Number of Employees

In 2024, Yale University paid a total of $301M to 1,462 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Yale University were Management with 1,345 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 1,338 employees, and Service with 1,236 employees.

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