Yale University

Yale University in brief

Undergraduate students* 5,322
Graduate and professional students* 6,526
International students* 2,072
Faculty* 3,953
Staff* 9,183
International scholars* 2,239
Living alumni 168,987
Library holdings 12.99 million volumes
Varsity athletic teams 35
Total number of buildings 439
Endowment (market value) $19.2 billion
Operating budget* $2.68 billion

*Figures for the 2011–2012 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.