Restrictive Early Action
Fall 2026
Yale University
New Haven, CT, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at Yale University
Yale University 🇺🇸
New Haven, US
How Debate Skills and an Exchange Year Paved My Path to Yale
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by Zulqar from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Yale University 🇺🇸
New Haven, US
From a Small Town in Málaga to Yale: My Journey Studying all around the world
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by Claudia from Spain 🇪🇸
Yale University 🇺🇸
New Haven, US
From Lahore to MBA at Yale: My Journey as a Silver Scholar
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by Haider from Pakistan 🇵🇰
Yale University 🇺🇸
New Haven, US
From Galicia to the Ivy League: My Journey to Yale on a Full Ride
by Alba from Spain 🇪🇸
Yale University 🇺🇸
New Haven, US
Pursuing Excellence: My Journey From a Swiss Boarding School to Yale University
by Ali from Turkey 🇹🇷
Yale University 🇺🇸
New Haven, US
From Angola to New Haven: How I Got into Yale University with a full scholarship
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by Liliana from Angola 🇦🇴
Yale University 🇺🇸
New Haven, US
How growing up between the U.S. and Ecuador led me to study Global Affairs at Yale University
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by Massimo from US 🇺🇸
Yale University 🇺🇸
New Haven, US
My Master's Experience at Yale with a Full-Tuition Scholarship as an International Student
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by nazerke_m from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Yale University 🇺🇸
New Haven, US
How I got a full-ride scholarship to Yale University Class 2027
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by Khosilmurod from Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2024-2025 undergraduateYale University is located in Midsize City of New Haven, CT, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
- Regular DecisionFall 2026
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2024 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2024: SAT/ACT Optional
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
740780
Math
760800
ACT
Composite
3335
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$88,300Total Cost (On Campus)
$4,422Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $64,700 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| On-campus housing | $19,180 |
| On-campus other expenses | $3,420 |
| Total | $88,300 |
Rankings
#5U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#10Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#23QS World University Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023