Yale University
New Haven, CT · Private · 6,645 undergraduates · founded 1701
Admissions
Middle 50% is the range between the 25th and 75th percentile of enrolled students who submitted scores. Testing policies change; confirm the current policy with Yale. Reading test scores →
Cost
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $17,633 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $15,626 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,943 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $12,558 |
| Over $110,000 | $45,951 |
Averages for students receiving federal aid. Use the net price calculator on Yale’s website for an estimate for your family. Paying for college →
Outcomes
Students
Undergraduates by race and ethnicity
White31%
Asian22%
Hispanic or Latino17%
International11%
Black9.3%
Two or more races7.1%
Unknown2.2%
Largest majors
Departments →| Program | Graduates per year | Median earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | 182 | $142,9364 years after graduating |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 164 | $188,1574 years after graduating |
| Political Science and Government | 107 | $90,7644 years after graduating |
| History | 96 | $109,9474 years after graduating |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 86 | $92,6464 years after graduating |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 78 | $45,7691 year after graduating |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 72 | $65,7524 years after graduating |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 66 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 61 | $62,4404 years after graduating |
| Statistics | 58 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, most recent data as of October 2026. These figures are federal data, not student ratings.