Colleges with the biggest endowments?

I've heard that a college's endowment can say a lot about their funding and resources. So, does anyone have info on colleges with the largest endowments?

Sure, a college's endowment indeed speaks volumes about its financial health and its ability to provide for a wide range of resources, including scholarships, research opportunities, faculty salaries, and infrastructure, to name a few. Here's a list of U.S. universities with the wealthiest endowments reported for the fiscal year 2023-24:

1. Harvard University: With a staggering endowment of over $50 billion, Harvard tops the list. This has helped Harvard offer generous financial aid programs among other resources.

2. Yale University: Yale's endowment stands at approximately $41.4 billion, again helping with numerous resources, including a renowned need-based financial aid program.

3. Stanford University: Stanford’s endowment was around $36.5 billion, and it's well-known for comprehensive support in cutting-edge research initiatives.

4. Princeton University: Princeton's endowment was about $35.8 billion. The income from endowment largely supports their "no student loan" policy for financial aid.

5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): MIT’s endowment totals approximately $23.5 billion, supporting a wide range of academic programs and research opportunities.

6. University of Pennsylvania: UPenn’s endowment totals around $21 billion.

Keep in mind that a large endowment does not necessarily translate into a better student experience or superior education. It often means a university has more flexibility in terms of the resources it can provide and can better weather financial difficulties. But there are many smaller colleges and universities that provide excellent educational experiences, even though they may have smaller endowments.