Common Data Set
2024-2025Data below is extracted from Yale University's official Common Data Set filing (2024-2025). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
3.9%
Total Applicants
57,491
Total Admitted
2,227
Total Enrolled
1,554
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 24,951 | 32,540 | 57,491 |
| Admitted | 1,136 | 1,091 | 2,227 |
| Enrolled | 782 | 772 | 1,554 |
Early Admissions
Early Action
Deadline: 11/1
Waitlist
Offered
773
Accepted Spot
565
Admitted from Waitlist
23
Admission Factors
How Yale University rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPAClass RankRecommendationsEssayExtracurricularsTalent/AbilityCharacter/Personal Qualities
Considered
Test ScoresInterviewVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceState ResidencyFirst GenerationDemonstrated Interest
Not Considered
Religious Affiliation
Test Scores
Policy: considered if submitted
SAT Composite (25th–75th)1480–1560
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)730–780
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)740–790
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)33–35
136
ACT English (25th–75th)34–36
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)31–35
136
Submitting SAT: 61%
Submitting ACT: 25%
GPA Distribution
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$69,900
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$69,900
Room & Board
$20,650
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total COA (In-State)
$91,550
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$91,550
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$74,040
Avg % Need Met
100%
% Need Fully Met
100%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$7,265
% Graduating with Debt
12%
Graduation Rates
4-Year Rate
57.5%
5-Year Rate
85.3%
6-Year Rate
95.7%
Special Study Options
Honors programIndependent studyInternshipsLiberal arts/career combinationStudent-designed majorStudy abroadTeacher certification programUndergraduate ResearchCross-registrationDistance learningDouble majorDual enrollmentExchange student program (domestic)
Data extracted from the Yale University Common Data Set (2024-2025). Extraction coverage: 75.9%. View original PDF.
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