Yale
Yale University · New Haven, Connecticut · Private
Yale admitted 4.7% of 50,264 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1480–1560 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 96% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Yale
Enter a score to see whether Yale is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It admits 4.7% of applicants, so it’s a reach for everyone, even with perfect scores.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Yale offers restrictive early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
944 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 738 took it, and 32 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Yale rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
Important
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Considered
- Test scores
- Interview
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Religion
- Showing interest
What it costs
Full price with housing is $88,300 a year. After grants, students paid $26,044 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
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