5 Most Profitable Universities in the World

2. Yale University

Endowment: $41.28 billion

Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701, Yale is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. As one of the most selective colleges in the world, it is tough to get into Yale. The 2022-2023 admissions cycle proved to be an incredibly competitive cycle, with a record-low acceptance rate of 4.35%. The university often competes against Harvard University as a rival in academic programs in medicine, law and management. Beyond that, Yale is more popular for drama and music.