Yale and Other Ivy League Schools Accused of Grade Inflation

Nearly 80% of grades given to Yale undergraduates last year were A's, a trend that started during the COVID-19 pandemic and has continued, causing concern among students and faculty.

• 78.97% of grades given to Yale undergraduates last year were in the A-range, causing concern among students and faculty that high grades have lost their value.
• The trend of high grades began during the COVID-19 pandemic and has continued, with students averaging a 3.70 GPA, up from 3.60 in 2013-2014.
• There are significant differences in grades given across subjects, with 92.37% of students receiving an A in History of Science and Medicine and Public Health courses, compared to 52.39% in economics courses.
• Yale is not the only Ivy League institution with this trend; a report from Harvard University revealed that 79% of grades given during the 2020-2021 school year were in the A-range.
• Students fear that the inflation of grades could over-saturate the job market, making it more difficult for high-performing students to stand out among their peers.

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