Admission Results
Yale University acceptance rate and admitted-student profile
Yale University shows an observed acceptance rate of 23.3% from 459 application outcomes in the NexStudy admits/rejects database.
Acceptance rate
23.3%
Applications
459
Accepted
88
Rank by volume
#11
Score distributions
| GPA average | 3.8 |
| GPA middle 50% | 3.7 - 3.97 |
| GRE average | 327 |
| GRE quant / verbal | N/A / N/A |
| IELTS average | N/A |
| TOEFL average | N/A |
| GMAT average | N/A |
Scores are community-reported. Use them as directional benchmarks, not official admission cutoffs.
Top reported programs
Architecture
24 outcomes - 26.1% acceptance
Political Science
24 outcomes - 25% acceptance
Statistics and Data Science
19 outcomes - 22.2% acceptance
Graphic Design
17 outcomes - 50% acceptance
Accounting
15 outcomes - 18.2% acceptance
Nursing
14 outcomes - 33.3% acceptance
Biomedical Engineering
14 outcomes - 8.3% acceptance
Neuroscience
11 outcomes - 33.3% acceptance
Recent decisions
Latest admit, reject, waitlist and interview outcomes for this school.
| Decision | Program | Profile | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reject | Supply Chain ManagementPhD | GPA 4 / GRE 314 / IELTS N/A | Fall 2023 |
| Reject | Public HealthPhD | GPA 3.84 / GRE 325 / IELTS N/A | Spring 2023 |
| Waitlist | BiotechnologyMasters | GPA 3.86 / GRE 312 / IELTS N/A | Spring 2024 |
| Reject | MBAMasters | GPA 3.69 / GRE 319 / IELTS N/A | Fall 2023 |
| Reject | LawPhD | GPA 4 / GRE 335 / IELTS N/A | Fall 2025 |
| Reject | Software EngineeringPhD | GPA 3.9 / GRE 319 / IELTS N/A | Fall 2022 |
| Reject | Digital MarketingMasters | GPA 3.63 / GRE 339 / IELTS N/A | Spring 2023 |
| Reject | NursingPhD | GPA 3.49 / GRE 329 / IELTS N/A | Fall 2022 |
| Reject | BiotechnologyPhD | GPA 3.99 / GRE 329 / IELTS N/A | Spring 2023 |
| Reject | MBAMasters | GPA 3.93 / GRE 322 / IELTS N/A | Fall 2025 |
| Waitlist | Media and CommunicationPhD | GPA 3.79 / GRE 323 / IELTS N/A | Spring 2024 |
| Reject | Project ManagementPhD | GPA 3.86 / GRE 317 / IELTS N/A | Fall 2022 |
What is the acceptance rate for Yale University?
Yale University has an observed acceptance rate of 23.3% in the NexStudy admission results dataset, based on 459 reported applications.
What scores do admitted students report for Yale University?
Use the score distribution table on this page to compare GPA, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL and GMAT averages. Treat them as community-reported benchmarks, not official cutoffs.
Can I use these admission results to estimate my chances?
Yes, as a directional benchmark. Combine the decision history with your profile strength, program fit, deadlines, essays and funding plan before finalising a dream-target-safe shortlist.