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Tuition

$45,466

$45,466

not including room and board

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Very Selective

21%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,744
Declined + 13,386
Total Received 17,130
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Private (nonprofit)

5,194

undergraduate students

5,583

graduate students

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undergraduateRatios

49%

51%

male

female

1  :  9

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
63%
600-699
33%
500-599
4%
700-800
67%
600-699
30%
500-599
3%
700-800
67%
600-699
29%
500-599
4%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. International Relations
  2. Economics
  3. Psychology
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School Facts

Tufts, founded in 1852, is a private, comprehensive university. Its 150-acre campus is located in Medford, a suburb of Boston.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 10,777
Established in 1852
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

Codes

SAT 3901
ACT 1922

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Medford, MA

150-acre, suburban campus in Medford (population: 55,578), five miles from Boston; medical center campus in downtown Boston. Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation between campuses. Public transportation serves campus.

Tufts University
Bendetson Hall
Medford, MA 02155

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
64%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
11 fraternities 15% of male students
 
5 sororities 11% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
89%
Top 1/4
99%
Top 1/2
100%
Bottom 1/2
0%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
63%
600-699
33%
500-599
4%
700-800
67%
600-699
30%
500-599
3%
700-800
67%
600-699
29%
500-599
4%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $70
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline January 1
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1 and January 1
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Required
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Recommendations
Secondary school record

Important

Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation

Not Considered

Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Very Selective

21%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,744
Declined + 13,386
Total Received 17,130

Admissions Contact

Lee A. Coffin
Dean of Admissions
P: 617 627-3170
F: 617 627-3860
admissions.inquiry@ase.tufts.edu

Cost

Tuition $43,688
Room 6,450
Board 5,430
Additional fees 978
Books & supplies 800
Total $57,346
Average Financial Aid - 33,517
Total with Avg. Aid $23,829

Financial Aid

100%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$33,517

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,439,221
State $651,245
Institutional $57,241,034
Other external $1,777,819
Total $63,109,319

Non-need-based

Federal $85,000
State $2,670
Institutional $50,750
Other external $906,599
Total $1,045,019

Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
February 15

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
February 15

Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement
February 15

Business/Farm Supplement
February 15

Other
February 15

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Business/Farm Supplement

Other

Financial Aid Office

P: 617 627-2000
F: 617 627-3848
studentservices@ase.tufts.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Patricia Reilly
Director of Financial Aid
patricia.reilly@tufts.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
fencing
field hockey
football
golf
ice hockey
lacrosse
soccer
softball
squash
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
New England Small College Athletic Conference (Division III)
Mascot
Jumbos
School colors
brown and blue

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Athletic Directors

William Gehling (men's)
Athletic Director

Branwen Smith-King (women's)
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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
American Studies
Anthropology
Archaeology
Architectural Engineering
Art
Art History
Asian Studies
Athletics
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemistry
Child Development
Chinese
Civil/Environmental Engineering
Classics
Communications/Media
Community Health
Comparative Religion
Computer Science
Drama
East European Studies
Economics
Education
Electrical Engineering
English
Environmental Studies
Experimental Studies
Geology
German
German Language/Literature
Global Development/Environment
History
International Relations
Japanese
Judaic Studies
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Music
Musical Instrument Engineering
Peace/Justice Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Romance Languages
Russian
Russian Studies
Sociology
Sociology/Anthropology
Urban/Environmental Policy/Planning
Women's Studies
Writing

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Most Popular Majors

  1. International Relations
  2. Economics
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

10,777

total students

23%

77%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

48%

5,194
students

Female
51%
2,631

Male
49%
2,563

Graduate

52%

5,583
students

Female
58%
3,225

Male
42%
2,358

undergraduateFull-time

98%

5,106
students

Female
51%
2,590

Male
49%
2,516

undergraduatePart-time

2%

88
students

Female
47%
41

Male
53%
47

Student Break-down

6%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
57%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

18%

Transfer applicants accepted

44%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: March 1

Spring: November 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

17

courses

Minimum transfers must complete

17

courses

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Other

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 66
Countries most often represented China
Hong Kong
India
Singapore
South Korea
Turkey
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Jane Etish-Andrews
Director, International Center
617 627-3458

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