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Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$81,765

Acceptance Rate

5%

Graduation Rate

97%

Annual Tuition

$64,700

At a Glance

Total Students

6,811

Retention Rate

99%

Faculty Ratio

6

Financial Aid

6%

Median Debt

$12,975

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Yale University is a private, non-profit institution with a very selective admissions process, accepting only 4.5% of applicants. The university has a student body of 6,811, and it boasts high retention and graduation rates of 99% and 97%, respectively. The in-state tuition is $64,700, and 5.8% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of Yale University experience strong earnings potential. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $64,379. Five years after graduation, median earnings rise to $81,765, and ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $100,533. The median debt for students is $12,975.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$64k

1 YEAR

$82k

5 YEARS

$101k

10 YEARS

Top 4% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

Yale University graduates have strong earnings outcomes. One year after graduation, the median salary is $64,379. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $81,765. Ten years after graduation, the median salary reaches $100,533. The median debt for graduates is $12,975.

Yale University has a high retention rate of 99% and a high graduation rate of 97%. The university has a low acceptance rate of 4.5%. The in-state tuition is $64,700, and 5.8% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

New Haven, Connecticut

New Haven, CT 06520

Yale University is located in New Haven, Connecticut. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yale University has an acceptance rate of 4.5%.