Hey all, I'm currently a rising junior and Yale is my dream school. I know it's a private school, but I'm not sure about the actual cost. What's the tuition at Yale University?
The tuition cost of attending Yale for the 2024-2025 academic year is approximately $67,250. However, please note that tuition is only a portion of the total cost of attending Yale. When you also consider room and board, mandatory fees, and additional costs like books and personal expenses, the total cost of attendance is closer to $90,975.
Remember, these are sticker prices - that's the total cost before any financial aid is applied. Since Yale meets 100% of demonstrated financial need, the amount you actually pay can be significantly less. For example, families with a total income of $65,000 or less with typical assets will contribute nothing to tuition, room, board, and other mandatory fees. For families earning between $65,000 to $250,000, the contribution is only a small percentage of their annual income.
It's best to use Yale's Net Price Calculator to get an estimate based on your family's specific financial situation (https://finaid.yale.edu/costs-affordability/estimate-your-cost). The calculator is designed to give you an estimate of how much and what types of financial aid you might qualify for if you were a college freshman attending Yale today. The calculator takes into account your family's income, assets, and size, among other factors.
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