Tufts University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Suburb
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
9:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts 2155
See on MapPhone
(617) 628-5000
Website
https://www.tufts.edu/No Information for this section
cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$65,222Out of state
$65,222Graduate
In state
$55,280Out of state
$55,280Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
46%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
---|---|---|
Federal grants | 16.0% | $5,537 |
State/local grants | 3.0% | $3,720 |
Institutional grants | 38.0% | $49,423 |
Loans | 20.0% | $7,034 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$16,778 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,000 per year
Personal Expenses
$1,600 per year
Pay For College with ROTC
Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers
Learn More About ROTCFinancial aid resources
Paying for college
Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships
Applying for financial AidReview this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.
No Information for this section
Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Computer Science
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- International Relations and Affairs
- Experimental Psychology
Undergraduate Majors X
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
-
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
-
Biochemistry
-
-
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
-
Computer Science
-
-
ENGINEERING
-
Engineering, General
-
Architectural Engineering
-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
-
Chemical Engineering
-
Civil Engineering, General
-
Computer Engineering, General
-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
-
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
-
Engineering Science
-
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
-
Mechanical Engineering
-
-
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
-
English Language and Literature, General
-
-
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
-
Child Development
-
-
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
-
Chinese Language and Literature
-
Russian Language and Literature
-
French Language and Literature
-
Italian Language and Literature
-
Spanish Language and Literature
-
Arabic Language and Literature
-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
-
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
-
Latin Language and Literature
-
-
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
-
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
-
-
HISTORY
-
History, General
-
-
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
-
Mathematics, General
-
Applied Mathematics, General
-
-
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
-
Biopsychology
-
Science, Technology and Society
-
Nutrition Sciences
-
Cognitive Science, General
-
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
-
Computational Science
-
Human Computer Interaction
-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
-
-
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
-
Philosophy
-
Religion/Religious Studies
-
Jewish/Judaic Studies
-
-
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
-
Astrophysics
-
Chemistry, General
-
Chemical Physics
-
Geology/Earth Science, General
-
Physics, General
-
-
PSYCHOLOGY
-
Experimental Psychology
-
Clinical Psychology
-
-
SOCIAL SCIENCES
-
Anthropology, General
-
Archeology
-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
-
International Relations and Affairs
-
Political Science and Government, General
-
Sociology, General
-
-
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
-
Film/Cinema/Media Studies
-
Art/Art Studies, General
-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
-
Music, General
-
Most Popular Graduate programs
- International Relations and Affairs
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Nutrition Sciences
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Epidemiology
Graduate ProgramsX
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
-
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
-
Biomedical Sciences, General
-
Biochemistry
-
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
-
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
-
Immunology
-
Microbiology and Immunology
-
Genetics, General
-
Animal Genetics
-
Biotechnology
-
Conservation Biology
-
Epidemiology
-
Neuroscience
-
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
-
Business Administration and Management, General
-
International Business/Trade/Commerce
-
-
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
-
Computer Science
-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
-
-
EDUCATION
-
Education, General
-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
-
-
ENGINEERING
-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
-
Chemical Engineering
-
Civil Engineering, General
-
Computer Engineering, General
-
Computer Software Engineering
-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
-
Materials Engineering
-
Mechanical Engineering
-
Energy Systems Engineering, Other
-
-
ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
-
Engineering/Industrial Management
-
-
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
-
English Language and Literature, General
-
-
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
-
Child Development
-
-
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
-
German Language and Literature
-
French Language and Literature
-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
-
-
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
-
Dental Clinical Sciences, General
-
Advanced General Dentistry
-
Orthodontics/Orthodontology
-
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics
-
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology
-
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other
-
Physician Associate/Assistant
-
Medical Science/Scientist
-
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
-
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
-
Health Services Administration
-
Public Health, Other
-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
-
Medical Informatics
-
-
HISTORY
-
History, General
-
-
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
-
International Law and Legal Studies
-
-
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
-
Mathematics, General
-
Statistics, General
-
-
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
-
Museology/Museum Studies
-
Nutrition Sciences
-
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
-
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
-
Computational Science
-
Human Computer Interaction
-
Sustainability Studies
-
-
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
-
Philosophy
-
-
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
-
Chemistry, General
-
Chemistry, Other
-
Physics, General
-
-
PSYCHOLOGY
-
Experimental Psychology
-
Educational Psychology
-
-
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
-
Public Policy Analysis, General
-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
-
-
SOCIAL SCIENCES
-
Archeology
-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
-
International Relations and Affairs
-
Urban Studies/Affairs
-
-
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
-
Art/Art Studies, General
-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
-
Music, General
-
No Information for this section
Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
9.69%- Apply 34,882
- Accepted 3,381
- Attend 1,695
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$75Graduate
$85Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
Not applicableRecommendation letter
RequiredAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
740-790
ACT Composite
33-35
SAT Reading
710-760
No Information for this section
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
59%Male Students
41%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian44.93%
- Two Or More Ethnicities20.5%
- Asian14.91%
- Hispanic/Latino9.14%
- Black5.91%
- Not Specified4.47%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.07%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.07%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
15,523
Undergraduate students
7,815
Graduate students
7,708
Full Time Students
90%Part Time Students
10%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Baseball
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Rowing
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Lacrosse
- Sailing
Full List of Athletics X
-
Male
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Baseball
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Ice Hockey
- Sailing
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Squash
- Golf
-
Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Rowing
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Lacrosse
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Field Hockey
- Softball
- Fencing
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Squash
- Tennis
No Information for this section