Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
4.50%
SAT Average
1,534
ACT Range
33-35
Yale University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 4.50%. This means approximately 45 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 6,811 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
4.50%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $64,700 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $64,700 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $85,120 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $27,818 | State avg: $22,661. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 19.16% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 5.82% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Yale University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$64,700
Room and board
$19,180
Books and supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$3,420
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$85,120
Average net price
$27,818
Average aid coverage
67%
$57,302 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Yale University pays approximately $27,818 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Connecticut average of $22,661 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Yale University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Connecticut and national averages.
Yale University net price
$27,818
Connecticut average
$22,661
National average
$17,506
Yale University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $64,700 and average net price at $27,818. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$64,700
Current net price
$27,818
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
96.33%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$100,533
Undergraduates
6,811
10-Year Median Earnings - Yale University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Yale University graduates earn about 2.3x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Yale University?
Undergraduates
6,811
Completion rate
96.33%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
19.16%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
5.82%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 19.16% of Yale University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 5.82% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Yale University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Yale University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Yale University lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Yale University is listed at Woodbridge Hall, New Haven, CT 06520. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Yale University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | 4.50% | $64,700 | $27,818 | $100,533 |
| Rensselaer at Hartford | Not available | Not available | Not available | $102,051 |
| Trinity College | 33.52% | $67,420 | $35,009 | $90,779 |
| Fairfield University | 44.98% | $56,360 | $46,274 | $88,794 |
| Quinnipiac University | 77.00% | $53,090 | $39,207 | $83,759 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby New Haven schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around New Haven.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yale University's acceptance rate?
Yale University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 4.50%.
How much is Yale University tuition?
Yale University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $64,700.
What is Yale University's average net price?
Yale University's average net price in the local dataset is $27,818.
What does Yale University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $28,132 for Yale University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Yale University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $100,533 for Yale University.
Is Yale University accredited?
Yale University's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Yale University?
The local dataset lists 6,811 undergraduate students at Yale University.
What percentage of Yale University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Yale University in the local dataset is 19.16%.
What is the federal loan rate at Yale University?
The federal loan rate for Yale University in the local dataset is 5.82%.
Where should I verify Yale University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Yale University or the latest official federal education data.