Yale Acceptance Rate: Early Trends

Yale University, an Ivy League institution in New Haven, Connecticut, accepted 728 Early Action applicants to the Class of 2029. These were the first applicants to apply under Yale’s new “test-flexible” policy which requires at least one ACT, SAT, AP, or IB set of test scores.

YALE ACCEPTANCE RATE: EARLY TRENDS

Of the 6,729 early action applicants, 10.8% were admitted while 17% were deferred until the regular decision round, according to the Yale Daily News.

The Class of 2029 saw a 14% decrease in early applications, likely due to the implementation of the new testing policy.

Last year, Yale admitted 9.02% of early applicants, the lowest early admit rate in recent history. The regular decision acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 was a staggeringly low 2.75%.

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TTA TOP TIP: Yale’s new “test-flexible” policy offers the option of applying with AP or IB scores rather than SAT or ACT scores. Students with many strong AP or IB subject test scores will face less pressure to score a high SAT/ACT. However, this means students should think carefully about these scores in context with the rest of your application so you can put your best foot forward and gauge which score(s) to report. Looking to raise your standardized testing scores? Work with one of our expert tutors this spring!

At Top Tier Admissions, we are committed to making the college admissions process more transparent. Easy access to clear data helps families understand trends in college admissions to make more informed decisions. This year we’re once again collecting early acceptance rate data at selective schools and providing insight and analysis of our own.

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Siena is a Pomona College graduate and award-winning student journalist with a passion for impactful communication and global education. After guiding prospective students as a tour guide at Pomona and spearheading sustainability initiatives across the Claremont Colleges, Siena honed her skills in social media strategy and event programming as an admissions office intern. Since graduating, she has worked with Top Tier Admissions, where she now serves as the Creative Content Coordinator. In this role, Siena manages social media strategies, creates engaging content, and supports webinars. Her work combines her love for communication, education, and creativity, all while contributing to the growth and engagement of the Top Tier Admissions community.

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