Yale University
New Haven, CT
An Ivy League research university in New Haven known for its residential college system, which organizes undergraduate social life into smaller communities, plus strong programs in drama, history, and pre-law, and one of the largest university endowments in the world. The Harvard-Yale football game ("The Game") is a marquee annual social event, and a mix of secret societies, a cappella groups, and residential college traditions fill out the rest of student life.
5%
Acceptance rate
1500–1560
SAT range
34–35
ACT range
4.15
Average GPA
6,600
Undergrads
$64,700/yr
In-state tuition
$64,700/yr
Out-of-state tuition
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See my chancesEssays you'd write for Yale University
Applies via Common App. Plan for the personal statement (650 words) plus whatever is below. Our standing advice: optional essays are optional in name only — write them.
Supplemental essays: 3 required
- Required200 words · Tell us about a topic or idea that excites you and is related to one or more academic areas you selected for your Yale application. Why are you drawn to it?
- Required125 words · What is it about Yale that has led you to apply?
- Required400 words · Reflect on a time you discussed an issue important to you with someone holding an opposing view. Why did you find the experience meaningful?
Scholarships: Yale's aid is 100% need-based — there are no merit scholarships to apply for. Outside scholarships reduce your family's bill, so keep applying to those.
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