15%

Acceptance Rate

$43,744

Avg.Financial Aid

002219

FAFSA Code

Tufts University

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    CIHE

  • Website

    www.tufts.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    11,586

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Tufts University was founded in the year 1852 is a private not-for-profit institution type. The core of the university is to exemplify the spirit of what Tufts is, as well as the values and priorities that will guide them over the coming years. The university is also regionally accredited and is recognized by the Commission on Institution of Higher Education (CIHE). The mission of the TU is to be a student-centered research university that is properly dedicated to the creation and application of knowledge.

Tufts University, which is located in Medford, MA is a private university. Tufts University covers an area of 150 acres. It was in 1852 when the Tufts University was founded. Keeping the pursuit of research, innovation, and excellence at the center, Tufts University has been imparting quality education to its students. The motto of the varsity is Pax et Lux (Latin) and its official colors are tufts blue and brown. The total enrolment stands at 11,878 (fall 2019) students at Tufts University. Around 5,907 and 5,971 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. The school has a total of 1,546 (fall 2019) academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Around 53% of the students are females and 47% are males. Notably, Tufts University is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At TU around 53% are white, 14% are Asian, and 11% are Non-resident alien. Moreover, around 99% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several achievers in its 168 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Dom DeLuise (Comedian, Television producer), Ram Dass (Psychologist, Author), Rainn Wilson (Television director, Comedian), and Pierre Omidyar (Programmer, Businessperson). The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. A total of 400 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by TU. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), and NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges). $1 billion (2019) is the total value of endowment of the Tufts University.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

Rankings

As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed Tufts University at the 34th position among other national universities.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    1st Jan

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    15%

  • SAT Range

    1380 - 1530

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    31 - 34

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $75

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

The university is selective in taking in students. Moreover, admission to TU is difficult. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $75, as part of the admission process at TU. The SAT score in the range of 1390-1540 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 32 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Tufts University is 33. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at Medford, Massachusetts 02155-5555. To gather more information, they can call them at (617) 628-5000.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $26,825

  • Average Annual Cost

    $55,172

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $73,500

  • Other Fees

    $1,210

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $14,560

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $1,558

Total One Year Cost

$73,500

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to TU. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $76,200. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($58,578), books and supplies ($1,000), room and boarding ($15,086), and budget for other expenses ($1,536). For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

9:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

96%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$14,703

Faculty Overview

53%

Male Professors

47%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Economics

    206 Graduates

  • International Relations and Nationa...

    159 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    153 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    115 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    86 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    73 Graduates

  • Public Health

    72 Graduates

  • Research and Experimental Psycholog...

    64 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    86 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    73 Graduates

  • Public Health

    72 Graduates

  • Research and Experimental Psycholog...

    64 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    56 Graduates

  • Biopsychology

    50 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    48 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    46 Graduates

  • History

    44 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    41 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    39 Graduates

  • Cognitive Science

    39 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    36 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    34 Graduates

  • Chemical Engineering

    31 Graduates

  • Sociology

    30 Graduates

  • Human Computer Interaction

    27 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    24 Graduates

  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Ps...

    23 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    22 Graduates

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

    19 Graduates

  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts

    18 Graduates

  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering

    16 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    16 Graduates

  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resoluti...

    16 Graduates

  • East Asian Languages, Literatures,...

    15 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    15 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    13 Graduates

  • Physics

    13 Graduates

  • Environmental/Environmental Health...

    12 Graduates

  • Music

    11 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering

    10 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    10 Graduates

  • Classics and Classical Languages, L...

    9 Graduates

  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

    9 Graduates

  • Architecture

    8 Graduates

  • Cultural Studies/Critical Theory an...

    8 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    8 Graduates

  • Engineering Science

    7 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    6 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    6 Graduates

  • Applied Mathematics

    5 Graduates

  • Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Lan...

    5 Graduates

  • Engineering, General

    4 Graduates

  • Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...

    4 Graduates

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics

    3 Graduates

  • Biotechnology

    3 Graduates

  • Archeology

    2 Graduates

  • Engineering Physics

    2 Graduates

  • Science, Technology and Society

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

5,643

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

12%

Full-time / Part-time

98% / 2%

Students Gender

Male

48%

US National: 44%

Female

52%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

56%

Unknown

5%

Black

4%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

5%

Non Resident alien

10%

Asian

13%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

68%

Out Of State

20%

In State

12%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$82,794 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 97% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

97%

Undergrads in College Housing

62%

Averege Housing Cost

$7,934/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $6,626/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$6,626/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Jumbo

School Colors

brown and blue

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

New England Small College Ath Conf

Total Male Athletes

415

Total Female Athletes

326

Intramural Sports

10

Sports Club

29

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Crew-Rowing

Football

Golf

Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Squash

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Crew-Rowing

Fencing

Field Hockey

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Squash

Sailing

Campus Security

The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. At TU, $15,086 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. Tufts University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at TU costs around $6,626 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 47% male and 53% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$51,200/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$75,800/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$14,000 - $25,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$145 - $259

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

37%

Average Aid Per Year

$43,744

Students Receiving Federal Grants

11%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,904

Students Receiving State Aid

2%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,162

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

36%

Average Aid Per Year

$42,410

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$65,888

$30K - $48K

$61,951

$48K - $75K

$55,891

$75K - $110K

$44,965

> $110K

$20,234

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$95,323,176

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,394,442

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at TU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at Tufts University is around $45,424 and the federal grant is $5,522. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $3,159 and institutional aid worth $45,424. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at TU based on students' financial needs add up to $95,323,176 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $1,394,442.

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