Application Requirements

To apply to the Yale School of Management, applicants must have a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the international equivalent and must have taken an approved standardized test (typically the GMAT or the GRE). Applicants must also complete the online application form (including an application form, essay, and other written or recorded components), provide transcripts from every college or university attended, submit two recommendations, complete the behavioral assessment, and pay a tiered application fee that ranges from $125 to $250.

Application Deadlines

Round 1: September 10, 2025
Round 2: January 6, 2026
Round 3: April 14, 2026

Application Review

During the admissions process, Yale SOM takes a holistic approach in reviewing applications; no one aspect of an application alone is determinative. The school is committed to matriculating a student body that is diverse along many dimensions and demonstrates a commitment to the school’s mission to educate leaders for business and society. In addition, the Admissions Committee is looking for applicants with a strong academic background, leadership potential, and professional experience who will add to the Yale SOM community, as well as the greater Yale University community.

Admissions Interviews

An interview is required to be admitted to the Yale School of Management. Interviews are by invitation of the Admissions Committee. If an interview is offered, the candidate will be notified by email. Applicants may be invited at any point throughout the admission cycle.

Admissions Decisions

Admissions decisions are released on the following dates:

Round 1: December 4, 2025
Round 2: March 19, 2026
Round 3: May 14, 2026

On- and Off-Campus Events

Many prospective students feel that visiting campus is the best way to get a real sense of academic and student life at Yale SOM. Our campus visit program runs throughout the year. If a candidate is unable to visit campus, admissions officers also participate in many events across the globe, in addition to online events. Check https://som.yale.edu/programs/mba/admissions/campus-visits before planning your visit. A complete listing of events can be found at https://som.yale.edu/programs/mba/admissions/mba-admissions-events.

To learn more about the Yale School of Management, please visit https://som.yale.edu. Prospective students may also contact the Admissions Office at mba.admissions@yale.edu or 203.432.5635.