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#5 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts

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Overview

Enrollment

13,293
Tufts University overview
Location Medford, Massachusetts
Online tufts.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Tufts University overview
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

10/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

10/10

Resources

10/10

Outcomes

10/10

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

Getting In

Admission Standards

Exceptional
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SAT 1440/1550
ACT 33/35
Estimated GPA 3.91

Applications Accepted

11.4% 
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Applications Due Jan 1, 2024
Applicant Competition Very High
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$61,646
Costs for Tufts University
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$83,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

90% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Tufts University students
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.