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Acceptance Rate History
Yale University
CT · Current rate: 5%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.5% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 4.57% | 50,060 | 2,289 |
| 2021 | 5.31% | 47,240 | 2,509 |
| 2020 | 6.53% | 35,220 | 2,299 |
| 2019 | 6.08% | 36,844 | 2,241 |
| 2018 | 6.35% | 35,301 | 2,240 |
| 2017 | 6.93% | 32,879 | 2,277 |
| 2016 | 6.32% | 31,445 | 1,988 |
| 2015 | 6.73% | 30,236 | 2,034 |
| 2014 | 6.3% | 30,932 | 1,950 |
| 2013 | 7.05% | 28,977 | 2,043 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Yale University's acceptance rate has decreased from 7.0% in 2013 to 4.5% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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