Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut.
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Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut.
Explore Other UniversitiesCollege Decision Simulator emails your friend a link to a realistic Yale University admission decision, either an acceptance or a rejection, addressed to them by name and set on formal university-style stationery.
About five minutes after they open it, a second email explains that the letter was a prank. The decision is fictional, and this site is not affiliated with Yale University.
Real application deadlines and decision release windows for fall 2027 entry.
| Round | Deadline | Decisions released |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Choice Early Action | November 1, 2026 | Mid-December 2026 |
| Regular Decision | January 2, 2027 | Late March 2027 |
Acceptance rate: 4.2% (Class of 2030 (fall 2026 entry)).
Checked November 5, 2026 against Yale University's official admissions pages (news.yale.edu, admissions.yale.edu). Dates can change; always confirm with the university. College Decision Simulator is not affiliated with Yale University.
For fall 2027 entry, Yale University's admissions office lists the Single-Choice Early Action release as: Mid-December 2026. The application deadline is November 1, 2026. Schools can change these dates, so confirm on the official admissions website.
For fall 2027 entry, Yale University's admissions office lists the Regular Decision release as: Late March 2027. The application deadline is January 2, 2027. Schools can change these dates, so confirm on the official admissions website.
Yale University admitted about 4.2% of applicants (Class of 2030 (fall 2026 entry)), based on its officially published figures.
Pick Yale University, choose an acceptance or rejection, and enter your friend's name and email address. College Decision Simulator emails them a link to a realistic decision letter on official-looking stationery.
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