Yale School of Medicine
#3 in Best Medical Schools
#12 in Highest MCAT Scores
#40 in Lowest Acceptance Rate
#28 in Expensive Medical School Tuition
Founded in 1810, Yale School of Medicine is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in New Haven, CT.
Yale School of Medicine is ranked 3rd in Best Medical Schools, 12nd in Highest MCAT Scores, 40th in Lowest Acceptance Rate, and 28th in Expensive Medical School Tuition.
The following statements briefly introduce Yale School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Yale School of Medicine is 519 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 512.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Yale School of Medicine is 3.87 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.77.
- The 2024 tuition & fees at Yale School of Medicine is $71,389 - the average medical school tuition is $61,203.
- The acceptance rate* at Yale School of Medicine is 1.64% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.97%.
- Total 553 medical school students have enrolled to Yale School of Medicine for the academic year 2023-2024.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2024 Yale School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition at Yale School of Medicine is $71,389. The 2024 tuition & fees is increased by 0.62% compared to the previous year rate (2023). Yale School of Medicine's tuition is 9.06% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 5.7% higher than average tuition of Connecticut medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Yale University is $64,700. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $48,300.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $21,950 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $4,720.
| Yale School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $71,389 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $65,457 |
| Connecticut Private Medical School Average | $67,540 |
| Living Costs | $21,950 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $4,720 |
| Books & Supplies | $4,498 |
| Undergraduate Program | $64,700 |
| Graduate Program | $48,300 |
4-Year MD Program Total Costs
The tuition for MD program varies by medical years depending on mandatory fees and required course works. The estimated COA (cost of attendance) for the standard four(4) years MD program at Yale School of Medicine is $414,400 based on the current tuition rate.
The COA includes the costs for tuition & fees, room & board, transportation, books & supplies, and other personal miscellaneous expenses. The following table summarizes medical school costs for four(4) years by year and cost item.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | 4 Years Estimation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $70,947 | $71,695 | $82,985 | $73,347 | $298,974 |
| Room & Board / transportation | $24,246 | $29,096 | $29,096 | $21,820 | $104,258 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,792 | $2,792 | $2,792 | $2,792 | $11,168 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
| COA | $97,985 | $103,583 | $114,873 | $97,959 | $414,400 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Yale School of Medicine is 519. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Yale School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.87 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.77).
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Yale School of Medicine | 519 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Connecticut Medical Schools | 515 |
| GPA - Yale School of Medicine | 3.87 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.77 |
| Connecticut Medical Schools | 3.79 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2024 acceptance rate at Yale School of Medicine is 1.64% where 6,388 applicants have applied to and 105 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at Yale School of Medicine is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.97%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 6,388 | 230 (3.6%) |
6,158 (96.4%) |
3,105 (48.6%) |
3,245 (50.8%) |
| Enrolled | 105 | 7 (6.7%) |
98 (93.3%) |
54 (51.4%) |
50 (47.6%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.64% | 3.05% | 1.59% | 1.73% | 1.54% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.88% | 1.26% | 3.93% | 4.02% |
| Connecticut Medical Schools | 1.83% | 8.19% | 1.14% | 1.81% | 1.84% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 105 first-time students have enrolled in Yale School of Medicine.By residency, 6.7% of new students is Connecticut residents and 93.3% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 47.6% of enrolled students is women and 51.4% is men students.
A total of 553 students have enrolled to Yale School of Medicine. By gender, there are 278 male and 274 female students at Yale School of Medicine.
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 553 |
| Men Students | 278 |
| Women Students | 274 |
| First-time Students | 105 |