Tufts University - Average SAT Scores and Admission Chances by SAT

SAT scores needed to get into Tufts University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1505

The average composite SAT score for admitted Tufts University freshman is 1505 out of 1600. Tufts students have the 30th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1505 is in the 99th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1460 to 1550

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1460 to 1550. The 75th percentile score is 1550 while the 25th percentile score is 1460.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Tufts but we estimate it to be around a 1410 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 770

The average score for Tufts students on the math portion of the SAT is 770 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 750 and the 75th percentile score 790.

Average SAT Reading Score 735

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 710 to 760 and the average score for Tufts University students is 735.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

36 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Tufts University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Tufts University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 10.1%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.91.

Can I get into Tufts with a 1550 SAT?

Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1550 or higher is very competitive at Tufts and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 17% or higher.

Can I get into Tufts with a 1510 SAT?

Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1510 to 1540 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 11% to 15%.

Can I get into Tufts with a 1460 SAT?

Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1460 to 1500 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 6% to 9% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Tufts with a 1410 SAT?

Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1410 to 1450 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 5% chance of admission to Tufts. SAT scores below 1410 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class