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    Yale University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Yale?

    Yale admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 5%. Students that get into Yale have an average SAT score between 1500-1580 or an average ACT score of 33-35. The regular admissions application deadline for Yale is January 2. Interested students can apply for early action, and the Yale early action deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    5%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    50,060
    SAT Range
    1500-1580
    SAT Reading
    740-780
    SAT Math
    760-800
    Students Submitting SAT
    59%
    ACT Range
    33-35
    ACT English
    35-36
    ACT Math
    32-35
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    29%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 2
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $80
    Application Website
    admissions.yale.edu/first-year-application-process
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Considered but not required
    • High School Rank
      Considered but not required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Neither required nor recommended
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
    Poll
    81%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 26 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 26 responses
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