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Yale School of Medicine

Yale School of Medicine

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APPLICATION FEE
$110
Tuition In State
$74,460
Tuition Out of State
$74,460
Average GPA
3.94
AVERAGE MCAT
521

School Overview

Degrees
MD
Ownership
Private Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
100
Founding Year
1810
Accreditation Year
1942
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $474,492
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for YSM using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.

Cost of Living: Below national average cost of living

New Haven, CT is about 0.92x the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment lowers the living allowance from $3,000 to about $2,760 per month. Local rent and commuting choices can still move your actual budget meaningfully.

Environment: Urban

With top-tier walkability and great biking infrastructure, the neighborhood around YSM offers true versatility. Whether on foot or on wheels, students have a range of options to navigate their surroundings comfortably.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 12% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.

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Secondary Essays for YSM

1. Community, Diversity, and Equity
Yale School of Medicine values diversity in all its forms. How will your background and experiences contribute to this important focus of our institution and inform your future role as a physician?
2. Career Goals and Future Aspirations
MD applicants: Please answer either one of the following questions regarding your research interests and/or your vision for patient care at Yale. (Select the prompt most applicable to you.)
3. Motivation and Fit
OPTIONAL: Please bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee any important information not covered elsewhere in your application.
4. Academic and Research Experiences
OPTIONAL: If you are not enrolled in college or graduate school classes for the duration of the current academic year, please tell us how you are spending your time.
5. Other
OPTIONAL: Have there been any updates regarding your activities/achievements/distinctions since completing your AMCAS application?
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About the School

This is an exciting time in the history of medicine and an exciting time to be at Yale, where you will find a commitment to excellence that defines everything we do and establishes this School as a national and international leader in research, education, and patient care. Through our admissions process, we are seeking to enroll a talented and diverse class of students from every segment of modern society men and women who have the maturity, intelligence, energy, and compassion to grow into the kind of physician-leaders we strive to educate.

Curriculum

The educational program is composed pre-clinical and clinical segments, each two-years in duration, and provides opportunities for students to master the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become accomplished and creative physicians with outstanding clinical skills (figure 1). Throughout the four years is an emphasis on three interrelated themes (figure 2): a rigorous core scientific and clinical curriculum (the science), a comprehensive clinical skill-building program (the art) and opportunities to engage in complex clinical reasoning (medical-decision-making).

Facilities

Located southwest of the New Haven Green and Yale`s Old Campus, Yale-New Haven Medical Center includes the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, Yale-New Haven Hospital (YNHH), Connecticut Mental Health Center and the John B. Pierce Laboratory.

Last Updated: Oct 29, 2025