9. Yale University
![Yale President Richard Levin smiles as he walks in his final procession during commencement at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut](https://money.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/150820_coll_highpaidprivpres_levin.jpg?quality=60&w=600)
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Richard C. Levin, former president of Yale University
Total compensation: $1,375,365
Base salary: $1,099,221
Earnings per student: $115.52
Money Best Colleges rank: 21
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Richard C. Levin, former president of Yale University
Total compensation: $1,375,365
Base salary: $1,099,221
Earnings per student: $115.52
Money Best Colleges rank: 21