Academic Requirements
Admissions Overview
High School Diploma
Required
Common App
Accepted
Class Rank
Considered
Credit for AP Classes
Provided
TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge or Duolingo
Required for International Students
College Prep Program
Recommended
Additional Materials
Optional
4.5% (10% early)
Acceptance Rate
3.8 - 4.0
Average GPA
1480 - 1580
Average SAT Score
33 - 35
Average ACT Score
GPA Requirements
Yale University does not have a strict minimum GPA requirement for undergraduate admissions. However, admitted students typically have very high GPAs, ranging from 3.8 to 4.0, with an average GPA of 3.9.
3.9
Average High School GPA
3.8 - 4.0
25th-7th Percentile
SAT Requirements
Yale has adopted a 'test-flexible' admissions requirement, beginning with the Fall 2025 admissions cycle. Applicants must submit scores from one of four options: ACT, SAT, AP, or IB. Yale University's SAT scores for admitted students range from 1480–1580, with an average score of 1530.
We recommend that students aim for a good SAT score of at least 1530 to be competitive in the admissions process at Yale University.
1530
Average SAT
1480 - 1580
25th-75th Percentile
54%
Students submitting SAT scores
ACT Requirements
Yale has adopted a 'test-flexible' admissions requirement, beginning with the Fall 2025 admissions cycle. Applicants must submit scores from one of four options: ACT, SAT, AP, or IB. Yale University's ACT scores for admitted students range from 33 to 35, with an average score of 34.
A good ACT score will still boost your application above the competition and help get you into your dream school. It will allow admissions officers to quickly and objectively compare you to the rest of the applicant pool.
34
Average ACT
33-35
25th-75th Percentile
35%
Students submitting ACT scores
Other Requirements
Besides academic grades, Yale has some additional requirements based on the program of study you apply for.
Extracurriculars
Make sure you have extracurriculars relating to your area of study and those that show your dedication over time.
Recommendation Letters
Yale University requires two teacher recommendations and one counselor recommendation.
TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge or Duolingo
Required for international students with a minimum score of 100.
