Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
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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 22,766 prospective students applied, and 3,404 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,612 enrolled in the school. 10,718 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 868 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $57,324 plus fees of $1,254. Tufts is ranked 28 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Tufts is rated within the top 6% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Tufts University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#28 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#28 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#6 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#35 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1390/1540 |
| ACT | 32/34 |
| GPA | 3.91 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,254 |
| Room and Board | $15,086 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,536 |
| Total One Year Cost | $76,200 |
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.