Yale School of Medicine

New Haven, ConnecticutMD Official website

MCAT521AverageSources and context for MCAT
GPA3.94AverageSources and context for GPA
Class size1042025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$75,990One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

Yale School of Medicine educates and nurtures creative leaders in medicine and science, promoting curiosity and critical inquiry in an inclusive environment enriched by diversity. We advance discovery and innovation fostered by partnerships across the University, our local community, and the world. We care for patients with compassion, and commit to improving the health of all people.
As the school states it

Admissions office

367 Cedar StreetEdward S. Harkness Hall DNew Haven, CT 06510 USA
(203) 785-2696

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$75,990
Out of state$75,990
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$115,691
Out of state$115,691
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$102,059
Students receiving aid
74%
Deposit
Due
April 30, 2025
In state
$100
Out of state
$100
Health insurance
In state
$3,356
Out of state
$3,356

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, All applicants.
Canadian ApplicantsYesYes, All applicants.
International ApplicantsYesYes, All applicants.
DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, Accepted DACA status applicants are eligible to receive need-based financial aid from Yale School of Medicine.
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkConditionsAccepted with conditions
Pass/fail courseworkConditionsAccepted with conditions

U.S. Community College courses are acceptable.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

70.7applications per seat2025-2026
7,352applications received2025-2026
3.7%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2023
    Latest accepted
    September 30, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are not using PREview scores in the admissions
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $110
    Sent to
    All applicants
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    11/15/2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted with conditions
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    One-on-one
    Invitations
    August 2026
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    Due
    April 30, 2025
    In state
    $100
    Out of state
    $100
    Refundable
    Yes
    Credited
    Yes

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiologyAll applicants must complete a full year of general biology or zoology with a lab (2 semesters). We will accept advanced or higher- level biology courses (such as Genetics or Cell Biology) toward this requirement. Preparation in biology should emphasize human biology and principles of systems biology.LabRequired
  • BiostatisticsIn the 2026-27 application year, all applicants are recommended (but not required) to complete a half year of biostatistics. Preparation in biostatistics should address quantitative reasoning and statistical analysis, especially in biological, medical, or public health contexts. Students should reflect the ability to analyze and interpret data, evaluate probability and hypotheses, and apply mathematical principles to explain natural phenomena. In the 2027-28 application year, all applicants are required to complete a half year of biostatistics (1 semester).Recommended
  • PhysicsAll applicants must complete a full year of general physics with lab (2 semesters). Preparation in physics should focus on biologically relevant areas of mechanics, kinetics, thermodynamics, the properties of matter (quantum theory) and wave theory, electricity and magnetism, and optics.LabRequired

Interview

One-on-oneNot available
Video interview

All interviews are conducted online

How the school describes it

one-on-one

Invitations

August 2026

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
This number varies year to year.

Waitlist activity starts in early May

Sources

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.

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