Yale University
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1500 | 1560 |
| 2023 | 1500 | 1560 |
| 2024 | 1500 | 1560 |
Application Timeline
Application Methods
π Great Fit If You Are:
Philosophical leaders
if you want to shape the world with ideas, empathy, and articulation, Yale is home.
Writers and thinkers
if you value essays, stories, and synthesis more than speed or scores, Yale nurtures that.
Public servants
if your path leads through law, policy, or global affairs, this place will sharpen and ground you.
Artistic scholars
if you dance, paint, compose, act
Community-minded learners
if you want a place that balances tradition with compassion, this is your Ivy.
π¨ Not Ideal For:
Pure tech-heads
STEM exists and is strong, but this is not MIT or CMU in tone or culture.
Status-only seekers
the name opens doors, but the campus frowns on arrogance.
Hyper-individualists
community and shared inquiry define the Yale experience.
Vocational-only students
if your only goal is job readiness, the liberal arts core may frustrate.
Big-school sports lovers
Yale has teams, but this isnβt SEC or Big Ten energy.
βοΈ Weather & Climate
spring
45-65Β°F (7-18Β°C)
Variable temperatures, campus blooms, occasional rain
summer
70-85Β°F (21-29Β°C)
Warm and humid, occasional heat waves, good beach weather
fall
45-70Β°F (7-21Β°C)
Beautiful fall colors, crisp air, perfect for campus tours
winter
25-40Β°F (-4-4Β°C)
Cold with snow, coastal storms possible
Four distinct seasons with coastal New England influence
βοΈAverage 205 sunny days per year
π©βππ¨βπ Demographics
Gender Ratio
Ethnic Distribution
π Popular Majors
Campus Area Dining
Nearby Areas
Historic Italian district, famous for New Haven-style pizza
Diverse dining scene near campus