Harvard Returns to Standardized Testing for Class of 2029
Harvard University will require standardized test scores for admission starting next cycle, reversing a previous commitment to remain test-optional through the Class of 2030.
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Acceptance Rate4.3%Class of 2029/30
SAT Score Range1500-158025th – 75th Percentile
ACT Score Range34-3625th – 75th Percentile
Regular DecisionJan 2Fall 2027 Entry
Early Decision / ActionNov 1Binding / Restrictive
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Yale implemented a “test-flexible” policy starting for the 2024-2025 cycle, requiring applicants to submit test scores but allowing options like AP or IB scores in lieu of the SAT or ACT.
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14 articlesYale Class of 2030 acceptance rate falls to 4.24% with second-largest applicant pool
Yale's overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 was 4.24%, with 2,328 students admitted from 54,919 applications. The rate fell from 4.59% for the Class of 2029, driven by a 9.4% increase in applications.
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Yale Class of 2030: 4.24% Overall Acceptance Rate, 10.9% Early Action from Record 54,919 Applications
Yale admitted 2,328 students from 54,919 applications for the Class of 2030, a 4.24% overall rate. Early Action admitted 779 students at 10.9%, a slight increase from last year's 10.8%. The application pool grew 9.4% over the prior year.
Yale Ends Test-Flexible Policy: What Changed, and Why
In late May 2026, Yale University Admissions announced an update to its standardized testing policy. Starting in the 2026-2027 application cycle, all first-year applicants will be required to submit either an ACT or SAT score, and AP/IB scores cannot be substituted to meet this testing requirement.
Williams runs a peculiar economy. A college of 2,100 undergraduates in a small Berkshires town competes annually for cross-admits against Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, sits at or near the...
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Faculty groups question DOJ’s Yale admissions claims, balk at potential deal
“Yale has the resources, stature, and responsibility to stand firm,” the American Association of University Professors and other groups said.
Yale Admits 2,328 to Class of 2030; Regular Rate Dips Below 3%
Yale accepted 2,328 of 54,919 applicants for the Class of 2030 (4.24% overall), the second-largest pool in Yale history. Regular admit rate fell below 3%. Applications increased 9.4% from the prior year.
Yale University Reports 4.5% Acceptance Rate for 2026 Cycle
Yale University's acceptance rate for the 2026 admissions cycle is approximately 4.5%, maintaining its position as one of the most selective universities with nearly 995 real admits tracked.
Yale University – 4.75%
Yale University – 4.75%
Yale University Acceptance Rate Drops to 3.9% for Class of 2026
Yale's acceptance rate is 3.9% for 2026 with SAT 1460-1570 and ACT 33-35. Ultra-competitive admissions season with early results already out and regular decisions to come.
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Yale will require standardized test scores for the upcoming admissions cycle but will expand acceptable options to include AP and IB exam scores alongside the traditional SAT and ACT.
A five-year data report on admissions, financial aid, and what the application actually requires, 2021 to 2026 Five Years of Yale, in Data Selective college admissions has moved through...
A five-year data report on admissions, financial aid, and what the application actually requires, 2021 to 2026 Five Years of Yale, in Data Selective college admissions has moved through...
Yale Announces Major Expansion to Undergraduate Financial Aid for 2026-2027
Yale University announced a major expansion to its undergraduate financial aid program beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Yale Class of 2029 acceptance rate was 4.59%.