Yale University
New Haven, CT · Northeast
- Acceptance rate
- 3.9%
- SAT mid-50
- 1470-1570
- Cost after aid
- $23,777
- Graduation rate
- 96%
About Yale University
Yale University is a small private university in New Haven, CT, in a city setting.
What Yale University looks for
Acceptance is roughly 4%, so admitted students nearly always have stats above the bottom of the mid-50. That said, stats alone do not get anyone in here. The applications that work read as coherent applicants with a clear academic and personal narrative more than as resumes. Admissions officers are reading for specifics: what you actually did, what you cared enough to follow through on, and how you write when you sound like yourself rather than a candidate.
Frequently asked
What SAT score do I need for Yale University?
Yale University's middle 50% SAT range is 1470 to 1570. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Yale University?
Middle 50% ACT range is 33 to 35. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Yale University?
Yale University admits roughly 4% of applicants. That makes it a reach for nearly everyone, regardless of stats.
What does Yale University actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $23,777 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Yale University a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Yale University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
