Admissions Overview
The admission process at Yale University has a 5% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $80. Yale University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
5%
Extremely Selective
Application Volume
51,803
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
70%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Yale University has a 5% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $80. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Yale University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$80
Non-refundable application fee
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredWork Experience
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Letters of Recommendation
Not ConsideredOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Yale University. About 56% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,500 to 1,580. Additionally, about 26% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 33 to 35.
SAT Scores
56% of students submitted400
1600
1500 – 1580
200
800
740 – 780
200
800
760 – 800
ACT Scores
26% of students submitted1
36
33 – 35
1
36
34 – 36
1
36
31 – 36
Admission Statistics
51,803 students applied to Yale. Of those, 5% were accepted (2,332 students). Of these 2,332 accepted students, 1,641 chose to enroll.
51,803
Total Applicants
2,332
Students Admitted
1,641
Students Enrolled
5%
Acceptance Rate