Yale University

Yale University in brief

Undergraduate students* 5,279
Graduate and professional students* 6,381
International students* 1,987
Faculty* 3,810
Staff* 9,085
International scholars* 2,065
Living alumni 167,350
Library holdings 12.7 million volumes
Varsity athletic teams 35
Total number of buildings 439
Endowment $16.5 billion
Operating budget* $2.57 billion

*Figures for the 2010–2011 academic year

Factsheet on Yale University

A more detailed set of current statistics about Yale may be found on the Office of Institutional Research factsheet.

For historical statistics on Yale University, see:

  1. A Yale Book of Numbers, Historical Statistics of the College and University, 1701–1977, written by George W. Pierson. This is an online converted version of the original book published in 1983.
  2. Yale Book of Numbers, 1976–2000, edited by Beverly Waters, Office of Institutional Research. This book, available online only, is an updated version of the original book and contains statistical information about Yale enrollments, degrees, students, areas of study, faculty, alumni, and finances.