Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $88,300. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $67,250 |
| Housing & meals | $19,180 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $3,420 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,550 |
| Total cost of attendance | $88,300 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Yale University net price compared with other Connecticut colleges
Yale University has the 9th-lowest average net price of 23 Connecticut colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Central Connecticut State University | $16,857 | 48% | $58,562 |
| 6 | Western Connecticut State University | $17,604 | 52% | $59,115 |
| 7 | Southern Connecticut State University | $20,857 | 50% | $55,043 |
| 8 | Eastern Connecticut State University | $21,067 | 58% | $56,469 |
| 9 | Yale University | $23,777 | 96% | $100,533 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut | $25,097 | 83% | $73,997 |
| 11 | University of Bridgeport | $27,807 | 41% | $50,323 |
| 12 | University of Saint Joseph | $27,989 | 64% | $59,908 |
| 13 | Goodwin University | $29,249 | 58% | $43,596 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Connecticut colleges →
Why Yale University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | 4% | $23,777 | 96% | $100,533 | This school |
| Wesleyan University | 16% | $30,177 | 93% | $73,897 | |
| Fairfield University | 33% | $48,095 | 84% | $88,794 | |
| Trinity College | 29% | $34,832 | 84% | $90,779 | |
| Connecticut College | 37% | $36,175 | 82% | $75,001 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Yale University would cost you $6,400 less per year than Wesleyan University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Yale University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$3,092).
- Yale University gives aided families $5,680 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Connecticut resident | Yale University | Wesleyan University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $67,250 | $70,342 | −$3,092 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,200 | −$200 |
| Housing & meals | $19,180 | $19,034 | +$146 |
| Personal & travel | $3,420 | $1,470 | +$1,950 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,550 | −$3,026 | +$476 |
| Sticker price | $88,300 | $89,020 | −$720 |
| Average grants | −$64,523 | −$58,843 | −$5,680 |
| You pay | $23,777 | $30,177 | −$6,400 |
“+” means Yale University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Yale University cost questions
How much is tuition at Yale University?
Tuition and fees are $67,250 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Yale University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $88,300 a year.
What do families actually pay at Yale University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $23,777 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $17,633; $48–75k pay $17,943; $110k+ pay $45,951.
How much debt do Yale University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,648, and 0.7% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Yale University overview