The total estimated cost of one academic year at Yale. This includes both direct costs and indirect costs. A family's Demonstrated Financial Need is calculated on the basis of this figure.
For the 2020–2021 academic year, the Estimated Cost of Attendance for students enrolled in residence and students enrolled remotely will differ. See Fall 2020 FAQ: Undergraduate Financial Aid for more information.
Yale College Cost of Attendance 2020–2021
| Costs Billed by Yale | In Residence Full Year | Enrolled Remotely Full Year | In Residence 1 Term, Enrolled Remotely 1 Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,700 | $57,700 | $57,700 |
| Student Activity Fee | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Housing | $9,750 | $0 | $4,875 |
| Meals | $7,450 | $0 | $3,725 |
| Total Billed Costs | $74,950 | $57,750 | $66,350 |
| Estimated Unbilled Costs | In Residence Full Year | Enrolled Remotely Full Year | In Residence 1 Term, Enrolled Remotely 1 Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Meals | $0 | $6,880 | $3,440 |
| Books & Personal Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Travel ¹ | $200 ¹ | $100 | $150 ² |
| Technology | $0 | $676 | $338 |
| Total Estimated Unbilled Costs ³ | $3,900 ³ | $11,356 | $7,628 ³ |
| In Residence Full Year | Enrolled Remotely Full Year | In Residence 1 Term, Enrolled Remotely 1 Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance ³ | $78,850 ³ | $69,106 | $73,978 ³ |
¹ Estimated cost of travel to and from campus varies by location. $200 is the minimum for an academic year.
² Equals ½ estimated in-residence travel cost + $50.
³ Total estimated Unbilled Costs and Cost of Attendance for students in residence will vary based on their estimated travel cost.
Last updated August 20, 2020