Yale University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Yale University (Yale) is a highly selective private research university in New Haven, Connecticut, serving roughly 6,758 students. Admission is highly selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 3.87% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $100,533 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $67,250
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,777 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 3.87% Highly Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,758 99.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 95.74%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 25.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 50.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 75.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1534
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,432
- Applicants (IPEDS): 51,803
- Room & Board: $19,900 annual estimate
Yale University: what the data shows
Common questions about Yale University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Yale University?
Yale University is located in New Haven, CT (ZIP 06520).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Yale University public or private?
Yale University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Yale University cost?
Published tuition: $67,250.
Average net price after aid: $23,777.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $17,633 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,626 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,943 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,558 |
| $110,001+ | $45,951 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $269,000.
How hard is it to get into Yale University?
Admission rate: 3.87%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1534 and midpoint ACT 34.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Yale University?
Total enrollment: 6,758 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,432 students.
Graduate enrollment: 8,750 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Yale University?
150%-time completion rate: 95.74%.
First-year retention: 98.8%.
What do graduates of Yale University earn?
Median earnings: $81,765 six years after entry; $100,533 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,975.
20.39% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Yale University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (370 completions)
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (295 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (248 completions)
- History, General (217 completions)
- Law (215 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (199 completions)
- Management Science (186 completions)
- Environmental Studies (178 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (169 completions)
- Public Health, General (168 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Yale University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 3.87%; completion rate 95.74%; median earnings $100,533 at 10 years; net price $23,777. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$67,250
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Yale University was $67,250.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,777
2024 Value
In 2024 Yale University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,777.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$95,108 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,777 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$269,000 4-Year Tuition
$19,900 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$88,150 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$352,600 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Yale University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.39% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
5.40% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Yale University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Yale University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $44,000 | $44,000 | $16,743 |
| 2014 | $45,800 | $45,800 | $20,168 |
| 2015 | $47,600 | $47,600 | $20,910 |
| 2016 | $49,480 | $49,480 | $19,507 |
| 2017 | $51,400 | $51,400 | $18,627 |
| 2018 | $53,430 | $53,430 | $18,770 |
| 2019 | $55,500 | $55,500 | $17,549 |
| 2020 | $57,700 | $57,700 | $15,296 |
| 2021 | $59,950 | $59,950 | $16,341 |
| 2022 | $62,250 | $62,250 | $18,535 |
| 2023 | $64,700 | $64,700 | $27,818 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3.87% Acceptance Rate
51,803 Total Applicants
2,332 Students Admitted
1,641 First-Time Students Enrolled
70.37% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is extremely selective, accepting fewer than 1 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1534
ACT Average: 34
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.9 - 4.0
Estimated Median GPA: 4.00
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Yale University reported total enrollment of about 6,758 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (31.2%), Asian (21.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (16.6%). About 20.39% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 25.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Yale University in 2024 is 6,758 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,432 students. Graduate enrollment is about 8,750 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
98.8%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 31.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
57.51% 100% Completion Time
95.74% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 57.51% of students graduating from Yale University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 58% male / 42% female
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics: 60% male / 40% female
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 75% male / 25% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Yale University.
Return on Investment
$12,975 Median Student Debt
$100,533 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
12.91% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
957.04% Return on Investment
1.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Yale University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 119 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 370 completions
2. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics: 295 completions
3. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 248 completions
4. History, General: 217 completions
5. Law: 215 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 199 completions
7. Management Science: 186 completions
8. Environmental Studies: 178 completions
9. Political Science and Government, General: 169 completions
Most popular programs at Yale University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Yale University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Yale University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 75.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $22,590
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $80,541
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Yale University is a private non-profit institution located in New Haven, CT, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer and Information Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 6,758 students. Student body composition includes White (31.2%), Asian (21.9%), Hispanic or Latino (16.6%). It is highly selective, with an admission rate of 3.87%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1534. The 150%-time completion rate is 95.74%. Approximately 20.39% of students receive Pell Grants. About 25.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
New Haven, CT 06520
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 95.74% graduation rate, Yale University demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Strong Career Outcomes: Yale University graduates report median earnings of $100,533 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 119 distinct degree programs, Yale University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Yale located?
Yale University is located in New Haven, CT. The institution is also known as Yale.
What is Yale's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Yale University (Yale) is 3.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 51,803 applicants and 2,332 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Yale cost?
Reported tuition is $67,250 and average net price is $23,777 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $19,900 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Yale?
Yale University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,432 students, White (31.2%), Asian (21.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Yale?
About 25.0% of students at Yale University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Yale University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Yale University reports midpoint SAT about 1534 and midpoint ACT about 34.
What do graduates of Yale University earn?
Median earnings are $81,765 six years after entry and $100,533 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Yale University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 95.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Yale University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,975.
Is Yale University public or private?
Yale University is a private nonprofit institution located in New Haven, CT.
Is Yale University an HBCU?
No. Yale University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Yale University a tribal college?
No. Yale University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Connecticut college costs
- Connecticut colleges by ROI
- New Haven, Connecticut city profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Connecticut
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.