Things to Know Before Applying to Yale School of Management
Yale SOM application rules and facts that affect how and when you apply.
Application rules to know
- The video questions (two questions, 60 seconds each) and the Behavioral Assessment (about 25 minutes) are completed after you submit the application and pay the fee.
- Yale SOM requires a verified GMAT or GRE score and grants no test waivers; it also accepts the LSAT.
- The TOEFL, PTE Academic, and IELTS are not required.
- The application fee is on a sliding scale: $250, $175 for incomes under $50,000, and $125 for incomes under $25,000.
- The essay is one 500-word response to one of three prompts.
- Interviews are by invitation and blind; every admitted applicant has interviewed.
- College seniors can apply through the Silver Scholars Program.
Quick facts
- Location
- New Haven, CT
- Founded
- 1976
- Class of 2027 enrollment
- 367
- Median GMAT (classic)
- 740
- Submitted GRE
- 47%
- Received offer by 3 months
- 82.1%
Sources
- 1. Yale School of Management, MBA Admissions FAQ
- 2. Yale School of Management, 2026-2027 Application Guide
- 3. Yale School of Management, Class Profile: Class of 2027
- 4. Yale School of Management, Employment Report 2025-26