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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Yale University
New Haven, CT
4.7Exceptional
5%
Highly Selective
97%
Graduation
About Yale University
Yale University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in New Haven, Connecticut. With an enrollment of approximately 6,811 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. Yale University is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 5% of applicants. It boasts an exceptional 97% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $100,533 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $27,818 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
5%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
97%
Enrollment
6,811
Total students
Median Earnings
$100,533
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$64,700
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,700
Per year
Average Net Price
$27,818
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1490–1580
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
33 – 35
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1490
Median
1535
75th
1580
4001600
SAT Math
25th
760
Median
775
75th
800
200800
ACT Composite
25th
33
Median
34
75th
35
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$64,700/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$27,818/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$111,272
10-Year Earnings
$1,005,330
ROI Multiple
9.0×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Yale University
Student Outcomes
97%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$101k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
6,811
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
