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Yale University

Private nonprofit New Haven, CT · Urban · New England · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
96%
Graduation Rate
$100,533
Earnings (10yr)
$23,777
Net Price
4%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Yale University boasts an impressive graduation rate of 96%, indicating that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees. This high level of achievement reflects the supportive academic environment and resources available to students.

According to Opportunity Insights data, Yale's graduates have a median earnings of $100,533 ten years after enrollment. While specific mobility rates are not available, the strong earnings potential suggests that graduates are likely to experience upward economic mobility, particularly when compared to peers from lower-income backgrounds.

The net price for attending Yale is $23,777, with a median debt of $12,975. This financial landscape allows students to invest in their education while keeping debt manageable. Students who thrive here tend to be those who are motivated and eager to engage deeply in their studies, particularly in top fields such as social sciences, biology, and engineering.

Rankings

How Yale Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation96%Earnings 10yr$101KNet Price$24KRetention99%Median Debt$13KPell Grant Rate20%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$18K$0-30K$16K$30-48K$18K$48-75K$46K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%363.3%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%5730.3%MOBILITY208.17%

Cost & Financial Aid

$67,250
In-State Tuition
$67,250
Out-of-State
$23,777
Avg Net Price
$12,975
Median Debt
20%
Pell Grant Rate
5%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$17,633
Family Income $0–$30K
$15,626
Family Income $30K–$48K
$17,943
Family Income $48K–$75K
$45,951
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$81,765
6 Years After Entry
$94,821
8 Years
$100,533
10 Years
0.13x
Debt-to-Earnings
83%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$81,765 6yr $94,821 8yr $100,533 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

208.17%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
5730.3%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
363.3%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$199,700
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.72
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.04
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
11.9%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Research & Teaching

Data: Times Higher Education World University Rankings

#10
World Rank
92.1
Teaching
89.7
Research
91.5
Citations
59.2
International

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

1.717%
Inventor Rate
173
Total Patents
188
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 4%
Retention Rate 99%
SAT Average 1534
ACT Midpoint 34
SAT Range 1470–1570
ACT Range 33–35
Full-Time Faculty 75%
Faculty Salary (mo) $22,590
Diversity Index 0.80
First-Gen Students 25%

Top Programs

Social Sciences 23%
Biology & Biomedical 12%
Computer Science & IT 10%
Engineering 7%
Mathematics & Statistics 7%
Physical Sciences 4%
Visual & Performing Arts 4%
Psychology 4%