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4.6%Acceptance
$64,700Tuition
6,811Students
96%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$100,533Earnings
#1 in ConnecticutPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$64,700
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,700
Average Net Price
$27,818
Students Receiving Financial Aid
19.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$19,180
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$84,880
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,975
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$138/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
86.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
5.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
19.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $28,132
$30,001 – $48,000 $19,744
$48,001 – $75,000 $20,900
$75,001 – $110,000 $17,004
$110,001+ $49,347

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Cost Overview

Most Yale families pay far less than the $84,880 sticker price. The average net cost is $27,818 annually, or about $111,272 over four years. Families earning under $30,000 pay around $28,132, while those making $75,000-$110,000 get the best deal at just $17,004 per year. Yale's massive endowment funds generous aid packages averaging $63,523 for recipients.

Student debt remains surprisingly manageable at a median of $12,975. Monthly loan payments average just $138, easily manageable against the $100,533 median earnings graduates see within a decade. The 86% loan repayment rate reflects Yale's strong career outcomes. Only 19% of students receive federal aid, indicating the university attracts many wealthy families who can afford full tuition. Middle-class families in the $75,000-$110,000 range get Yale's most generous financial treatment.

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