Yale School of Management FAQ
Answers to common questions about Yale SOM admissions, test scores, deadlines, costs, and outcomes.
Admissions
Does Yale SOM publish an acceptance rate?
No. Yale SOM's Class of 2027 profile reports enrollment, test scores, GPA, and demographics but not an acceptance rate.
What GMAT score do I need for Yale SOM?
Yale SOM has no minimum score. Class of 2027 (80% ranges): GMAT (classic 200-800 scale) median 740, range 691-760; GMAT Focus Edition (205-805 scale) median 675, range 638-715; GRE Verbal median 163 (158-169) and GRE Quant median 166 (160-170). 47% of incoming students submitted GRE scores.
What GPA do I need for Yale SOM?
The median GPA for the Class of 2027 was 3.69, with an 80% range of 3.37 to 3.93 (U.S. schools on a 4.0 scale).
Program
How long is the Yale SOM MBA program?
The full-time MBA is a two-year program.
What is the class size at Yale SOM?
The Class of 2027 enrolled 367 students.
How international is the Yale SOM MBA?
41% of the Class of 2027 are international students, from 47 countries represented in the class.
Career
What is the median salary for Yale SOM graduates?
For the Class of 2025, the median base salary was $175,000 and the median signing bonus was $30,000.
What share of Yale SOM graduates get a job offer?
82.1% of the Class of 2025 received an offer by three months after graduation.
What are the top industries for Yale SOM graduates?
For the Class of 2025: consulting services (36.9%), investment banking (18.0%), and technology (8.3%).
Financial
How much is tuition at Yale SOM?
Tuition is $90,900 for 2026-27, plus a $500 program fee.
What is the total cost of attendance at Yale SOM?
The 2026-27 single student budget is $128,976.
What is the application fee for Yale SOM?
The standard fee is $250; it is $175 for applicants earning less than $50,000 a year and $125 for those earning less than $25,000.
Application
What essays are required for the Yale SOM application?
One essay of up to 500 words, answering one of three prompts. See the Yale SOM essays page for the verbatim prompts.
How many recommendation letters does Yale SOM require?
Two professional recommendations, one ideally from your most recent supervisor.
Does Yale SOM require the TOEFL or IELTS?
No. The TOEFL, PTE Academic, and IELTS are not required; the video questions assess communication and English language skills.
Does Yale SOM accept test waivers?
No. Yale SOM requires a verified GMAT or GRE score from every applicant. It also accepts the LSAT.
School
Where is Yale SOM located?
New Haven, Connecticut.
What undergraduate backgrounds do Yale SOM students have?
In the Class of 2027: STEM (32%), business (29%), humanities and social sciences (20%), and economics (18%).
How is Yale SOM ranked?
Yale SOM placed #17 (joint) in the Financial Times Global MBA ranking 2026, #12 (tie) among US schools in Bloomberg Businessweek Best B-Schools 2026-27, and #11 (tie) in U.S. News Best Business Schools 2026.