Yale School of Management MBA Admissions: Requirements, Rounds, and Interview
Yale SOM MBA application rounds, required components, test policy, interview process, and costs for the 2026-2027 cycle.
Application Overview
Yale SOM accepts applications in three rounds for the class entering in fall 2027. Applicants need a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the international equivalent; international applicants with a three-year degree from an accredited institution may apply. Yale SOM requires a verified GMAT or GRE score and does not waive the test for any applicant. It also accepts the LSAT for candidates who have considered law school. There is no minimum score. Yale SOM credits your highest score, and reviews a GMAT Superscore alongside your individual sittings. The TOEFL, PTE Academic, and IELTS are not required. The standard application fee is $250, or $175 for applicants earning less than $50,000 a year and $125 for those earning less than $25,000.
Application Rounds
| Round | Deadline | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 15, 2026 | December 3, 2026 |
| Round 2 | January 6, 2027 | March 18, 2027 |
| Round 3 | April 7, 2027 | May 13, 2027 |
Application Components
- Online application with one essay (choice of three prompts, 500 words)
- Transcripts from every college or university attended
- GMAT or GRE score (LSAT also accepted; no test waivers)
- Two professional recommendations
- Resume
- Application fee
- Video questions and Behavioral Assessment, completed after submitting the application
Interview Process
Interviews are offered by invitation on a rolling basis throughout each round. Every applicant offered admission has had an interview. The interview lasts 30 minutes and is conducted by a current second-year student, a recent alum, or an Admissions Committee member. It is blind: the interviewer sees only your resume. Questions are largely behavioral and also cover your MBA and post-MBA plans.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Application fee
- $250
- Tuition
- $90,900
- Total budget
- $128,976
- English test
- Not required
- Test waivers
- None
Sources
- 1. Yale School of Management, MBA Admissions (2026-2027 deadlines)
- 2. Yale School of Management, MBA Admissions FAQ
- 3. Yale School of Management, 2026-2027 Application Guide
- 4. Yale School of Management, Cost Information 2026-27