Tufts University
Overview
Student Population
National Rank
| Location | Medford, Massachusetts |
| Online | tufts.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| 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 21,501 prospective students applied, and 3,143 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,484 enrolled in the school. 10,718 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 868 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $55,172 plus fees of $1,210. Tufts is ranked 33 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1380/1530 |
| ACT | 31/34 |
| GPA | 3.91 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,210 |
| Room and Board | $14,560 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,558 |
| Total One Year Cost | $73,500 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| B |
Boston UniversityBoston, Massachusetts |
| M |
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, Massachusetts |
| B |
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, Massachusetts |
| N |
Northeastern UniversityBoston, Massachusetts |
| B |
Brandeis UniversityWaltham, Massachusetts |
| O |
Olin College of EngineeringNeedham, Massachusetts |
| W |
Wellesley CollegeWellesley, Massachusetts |
Reviews
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Mar 22, 2017
M******e from MA
I loved Tufts. It provides wonderful educational opportunities and value that lasts a lifetime.
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Nov 16, 2016
C******s from Simon
pretty ugly (except Shayna ;-) ) -DJ TRAC
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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.
