A colleges endowment is intended to support current and future generations of their scholars with the resources needed to advance knowledge, research, and innovation. As such, endowment funds are used for the school’s normal operations and activities, including education, research, campus renewal, faculty work, and student financial aid.
- Harvard – $37.1 Billion
- Yale – $27.2 Billion
- Stanford – $24.8 Billion
- Princeton – $23.8 Billion
- M.I.T. – $14.8 Billion
- U Penn – $12.2 Billion