Yale University
CT · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 4.8% | 1,633 | 96.3% | 1,530 |
| 2024-2025 | 3.9% | 1,554 | 95.7% | 1,530 |
| 2023-2024 | 4.5% | 1,641 | 96.3% | 1,540 |
| 2022-2023 | 4.6% | 1,554 | 97.8% | 1,540 |
| 2021-2022 | 5.3% | 1,786 | 96.9% | — |
Common cross-admits
- Harvard University
- Princeton University
- Columbia University
- Stanford University
- University of Pennsylvania
- Dartmouth College
- Duke University
Statistical look-alikes
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Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Yale University?
Yale University admits 4.8% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Yale University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Yale University is 1470–1560, with a median score of 1530. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1470; students at the 75th percentile scored 1560.
What ACT score do I need for Yale University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Yale University is 33–35, with a median of 34.
How much does Yale University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Yale University is $72,500. Room and board is approximately $21,600. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Yale University?
Yale University's 6-year graduation rate is 96.3%. The first-year retention rate is 99.4%.
How many students attend Yale University?
Yale University enrolls 6,667 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Yale University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026.