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Yale University
Yale University admits 4 of every 100 applicants — a reach school for nearly everyone applying to Yale University, whatever the rest of the profile says.
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Yale University sits in New Haven proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 11.2% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $188,157 four years out. Faculty pay averages $271,080 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 6,758 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 98.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1500 and 1580 — above the CT middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Yale University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Yale University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1500–1580 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Yale University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 740 | 760 | 780 |
| SAT Math | 760 | 780 | 800 |
| ACT Composite | 33 | 34 | 35 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Yale University received 51,803 applications and admitted 2,332 (4.5%), with 1,641 enrolling.
How Yale University compares
| Yale University | Connecticut median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 3.9% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $67,250 | $30,207 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $100,533 | $64,209 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Yale University student earns $100,533 — 57% above the Connecticut median of $64,209 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Yale University lists tuition at $67,250 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Yale University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $67,250 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Yale University enrolls 6,758 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Yale University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
95.7% of Yale University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 40.9 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $67,250 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Yale University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $188,157 |
| Economics | $142,936 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $113,788 |
| History | $109,947 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $92,646 |
| Political Science and Government | $90,764 |
| Area Studies | $67,230 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $65,752 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $65,213 |
| Psychology, General | $63,396 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $62,440 |
Median earnings for these 11 Yale University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $100,533 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 42 additional Yale University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Yale University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1500–1580 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 3.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Yale University's acceptance rate?
4.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,332 admitted from 51,803 applicants.
How much does Yale University cost?
At Yale University, published tuition is $67,250 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Yale University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Yale University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $100,533 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Connecticut
- Western Connecticut State University — 87% admitted
- Wesleyan University — 16.5% admitted
- Trinity College — 29.3% admitted
- Southern Connecticut State University — 91.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.