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Yale University Score Requirements
Yale University has an average SAT score of 1510, with a 25th percentile score of 1460 and a 75th percentile score of 1570. The average ACT score is 34, with a 25th percentile of 33 and a 75th percentile of 35. For GPA, the weighted average is 4.1, while the unweighted average is 3.95. Additionally, the average TOEFL score is 100, and the average IELTS score is 7.0. The average Duolingo score stands at 105. Yale's admissions policy is test-optional, and superscoring is not allowed.
GPA Requirements
Average Weighted GPA
Average Unweighted GPA
Yale University reports a weighted average GPA of 4.1, with the 25th percentile at 3.95 and the 75th percentile at 4.2. For unweighted GPAs, the average is 3.95, while the 25th percentile is 3.9 and the 75th percentile is 4.0. These figures indicate a highly competitive applicant pool with strong academic performance.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1460-1570
Average: 1510
Submitting SAT: 48%
Math: 740-800
Reading: 720-770
Yale University's average SAT score is 1510, with a 25th percentile score of 1460 and a 75th percentile score of 1570. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 740 and the 75th percentile is 800. In the evidence-based reading and writing section, the 25th percentile is 720 while the 75th percentile sits at 770. Notably, 48% of students submit their SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
33-35
Average: 34
Submitting ACT: 46%
Math: 34-36
English: 32-35
Reading: 34-36
Science: 32-35
Yale University has an average ACT score of 34, with a 25th percentile of 33 and a 75th percentile of 35. The breakdown of component scores shows that the math section has a 25th percentile of 34 and a 75th percentile of 36. For English, the 25th percentile is 32, and the 75th percentile is 35. In reading, the 25th percentile is 34 and the 75th percentile is 36. The science section reflects a 25th percentile of 32 and a 75th percentile of 35. Notably, 46% of students submit ACT scores for admission.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
100-100
Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Yale University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted applicants is also 100, with the 25th and 75th percentiles both at 100. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
Yale University does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that colleges consider the highest section scores across multiple test dates to create a new composite score. Since Yale does not utilize this practice, applicants must present their best overall test score from a single test date.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Yale University is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. However, self-reporting of scores is not allowed, which means that if students choose to submit their scores, they must provide official score reports. Approximately 48% of applicants submit SAT scores and 46% submit ACT scores, resulting in a total of 94%. This indicates that some students likely choose to submit both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
41-44
Average: 42
Yale University reports an average International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 42, with the 25th percentile at 41 and the 75th percentile at 44. Recommended higher-level subjects include Math AA, History, Biology, Economics, and English A (Lang & Lit), while standard-level subjects recommended are Chemistry, Psychology, Visual Arts, Spanish B, and Geography.
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