Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Medford, Massachusetts |
| Online | tufts.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Medford, Massachusetts, Tufts University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 31,198 prospective students applied, and 3,566 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,800 enrolled in the school. 12,001 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,292 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $61,646 plus fees of $1,354. Tufts is ranked 29 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Tufts is rated within the top 7% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Tufts University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#29 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#5 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#62 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1440/1550 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.91 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,354 |
| Room and Board | $16,210 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,490 |
| Total One Year Cost | $81,700 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 31% |
| Engineering | 10% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10% |
| Foreign Languages | 7% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168148 IPEDS survey data for Tufts University.
Current students may use the Tufts University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.