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Yale University
New Haven, CTPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Extremely Selective • 4% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Yale University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of New Haven, CT. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 4%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
6.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
4% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading730 - 780
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math740 - 790
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite33 - 35
1typical 50% range36
4%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences30% of degrees
Biological Sciences12% of degrees
Engineering7% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $234,034
Earnings 5yr: $213,202
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $188,189
Earnings 5yr: $221,083
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $188,157
Earnings 5yr: $271,466
Debt: $12,750
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $159,655
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $147,204
Earnings 5yr: $129,385
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $142,936
Earnings 5yr: $131,171
Debt: $13,250
Engineering, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,716
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,639
Earnings 5yr: $128,563
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,373
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,788
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,750
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,304
Earnings 5yr: $127,969
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,947
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $12,000
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,402
Earnings 5yr: $94,970
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,955
Earnings 5yr: $105,217
Debt: N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,347
Earnings 5yr: $95,750
Debt: N/A
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,163
Earnings 5yr: $88,262
Debt: N/A
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,646
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,500
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,764
Earnings 5yr: $123,834
Debt: $15,000
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,967
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,736
Earnings 5yr: $70,739
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$23,777
In-State Tuition$67,250
Out-of-State Tuition$67,250
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
20%
Pell Grants
5%
Take Loans
86%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$81,765
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$100,533
Completion Signals
96%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
99%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,648
Est. Monthly Payment
$126/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
49%
Men51%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
25%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$80,258
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