Tufts University is a highly esteemed private research university located just outside of Boston in Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts. Founded in 1852, Tufts has been nationally ranked for its undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences, engineering, and international relations. The university also offers excellent professional programs in a variety of fields, including education, nutrition, public health, biomedical and animal sciences, business, and computer science. Students at Tufts benefit from a wide range of student activities, clubs, and organizations, as well as access to top-of-the-line research labs, libraries, and international study abroad opportunities. Tufts is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment and creating meaningful partnerships with industry leaders, nonprofits, and governments around the world. Tufts faculty and students are actively engaged in developing creative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
- Address: , Medford, MA 02155-5555
- Phone: (617) 628-5000
- Website: https://www.tufts.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 12,219
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $75
- Selectivity: Most Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $60,862 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Room & Board | $15,630 |
| Other | $1,508 |
| Total Cost | $79,000 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 16%
- SAT Range: 1380 – 1530
- ACT Range: 32 – 35
Majors
- Computer Science
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- International Relations and Affairs
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Political Science and Government, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 97%
- Part-time: 3%
Student Gender
- Male: 43%
- Female: 57%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 14%
- Black or African American: 5%
- Hispanic / Latino: 8%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 51%
- Two or More Races: 5%
- Unknown: 4%
- Non-resident Alien: 13%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 100%
- 25 and Over: 0%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 22%
- Out-of-State: 78%
- Unknown: 0%