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Tuition & Fees

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

66%

600-699

31%

500-599

700-800

78%

600-699

19%

500-599

700-800

66%

600-699

31%

500-599

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30-36

91%

24-29

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undergraduateRatios

48^%

male

52^%

female

teacher

students

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Extremely Selective

14^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	3,143
Declined	+ 18,358
Total Received	21,501

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Private (nonprofit)

5,643

undergraduate students

5,943

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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Codes

SAT	3901
ACT	1922

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Fun Facts

The founder of Ebay (Pierre Omidyar) graduated from Tufts University.
Painting messages (ads, political messages, birthday notes, etc.) on the cannon replica on the Tufts University campus is a competitive affair—and one that only happens only at night.
Acts that have performed at Tufts University's annual Spring Fling include Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, LL Cool J, Ben Folds Five, Reel Big Fish, Guster, Lupe Fiasco, Dropkick Murphys, Ludacris, and OK Go.
A rogue, anonymous group leaves pumpkins in fun and funny places all over the Tufts University campus each year around Halloween. The school calls it "pumpkining!"

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Location

School Facts

Tufts University, 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	11,586
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)

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Medford, MA

150-acre, suburban campus in Medford (population: 57,797) on the border Somervillle, five miles from Boston; arts campus in downtown Boston. Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation between campuses. Public transportation serves campus.

Tufts University
2 The Green
Medford, MA 02155

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
65%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students are required to live in school housing
yes: Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10: 78%
Top 1/4: 93%
Top 1/2: 100%

Bottom 1/2: 0%
Bottom 1/4: 0%

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

66%

600-699

31%

500-599

700-800

78%

600-699

19%

500-599

700-800

66%

600-699

31%

500-599

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30-36

91%

24-29

Admissions Facts

Application fee	$75 (may be waived with NACAC, College Board, access organization, or school waiver forms)
Common application accepted	yes
Application deadline	January 1
School has early decision program	yes
Early decision program application deadline	November 1
School has early action program	no
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Neither
SAT/ACT requirements	SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required

Extremely Selective

14^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	3,143
Declined	+ 18,358
Total Received	21,501

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation

Not Considered

Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Karen Richardson
Dean of Admissions
P: 617 627-3170
F: 617 627-3860
undergraduate.admissions@tufts.edu

Financial Aid

98^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$47,195

Average financial aid

Cost

Total	$74,664
Tuition	$57,324
Room	$8,220
Board	$6,866
Additional fees	$1,254
Books & supplies	$1,000
Average Financial Aid	- $47,195
Total with Avg. Aid	$27,469

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$95,323,176
Federal	$4,730,081
State	$590,661
Institutional	$87,175,113
Other external	$2,827,321

Non-need-based

Total	$1,394,442
Federal	$169,588
State
Institutional	$172,000
Other external	$1,052,854

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
February 15

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
February 15

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

Other
February 15

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Other

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

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

Varsity Sports

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

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, boxing, cycling, equestrian sports, fencing,, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, shotokan karate, skiing, soccer, table tennis, tae kwon do, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Club Sports - Women's

boxing, cycling, equestrian sports, lacrosse, rugby, shotokan karate, skiing, soccer, table tennis, tae kwon do, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, cheerleading, dodgeball, racquetball, rock climbing, skiing, soccer, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

John Morris (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: New England Small College Athletic Conference
Mascot: Jumbo
School colors: brown and blue

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Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Africana Studies
Agriculture/Food/Environment
American Studies
Animals/Public Policy
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Applied Physics
Arabic
Archaeology
Architectural Studies
Art Education
Art History
Art History/Museum Studies
Art/Art History
Astrophysics
Biochemical/Molecular Nutrition
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Sciences
Biopsychology
Biotechnology
Biotechnology Engineering
Cell/Molecular/Developmental Biology
Cellular/Molecular Biology
Cellular/Molecular Physiology
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Child Study/Human Development
Chinese
Civil Engineering
Classical Archaeology
Classics
Clinical Developmental Health/Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Clinical/Translational Science
Clinical/Translational Science
Cognitive Brain Science Studies
Community Health
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Conservation Medicine
Dental Medicine
Dental Research
Drama
Earth/Ocean Sciences
Economics
Education
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
Engineering Physics
Engineering Psychology
Engineering Science
English
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Health
Environmental Studies
Experimental Psychology
Film Studies
Fine Arts
Food Policy/Applied Nutrition
French
Genetics
German
German Studies
Greek
History
History/Museum Studies
Human Factors
Humanitarian Assistance
Immunology
Infectious Disease/Global Health
Interdisciplinary Art
Interdisciplinary Doctorate
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Business
International Law
International Letters/Visual Studies
International Relations
Italian Studies
Japanese
Judaic Studies
Latin
Latin American Studies
Law/Diplomacy
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medicine
Middle Eastern Studies
Molecular Microbiology
Museum Education
Music
Neuroscience
Nutrition Communication
Nutrition Science/Policy
Nutritional Epidemiology
Occupational Therapy
Peace/Justice Studies
Pharmacology/Experimental Therapeutics
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health
Public Policy
Quantitative Economics
Religion
Russian Language/Literature
Russian/Eastern European Studies
School Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Studio Art
Urban/Environmental Policy/Planning
Veterinary Medicine
Women's/Gender/Sexuality Studies

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Programs Offered

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

Pre-professional Programs

Pre-dentistry
Pre-law
Pre-medicine
Pre-veterinary science

11,586

total students

24^%

in-state

76^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

49^%

5,643
students

Female
52^%
2,946

Male
48^%
2,697

51^%

5,943
students

Female
59^%
3,529

Male
41^%
2,414

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97^%

5,508
students

Female
53^%
2,881

Male
47^%
2,627

3^%

135
students

Female
49^%
65

Male
51^%
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Student Break-down

10%: Nonresident aliens
4%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
13%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%: Hispanic/Latino
55%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

14^%

Transfer applicants accepted

28^%

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 Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

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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

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

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens	74
Countries most often represented	Canada China India Singapore South Korea Turkey
Special services offered for international applicants	International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation

International Student Contact

Greg Wong
Director of International Undergraduate Admissions
617 627-3180

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Tufts University

Tuition & Fees

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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Extremely Selective

Private (nonprofit)

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Most Popular Majors

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Location

School Facts

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Medford, MA

Campus Life

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

Extremely Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Important

Considered

Not Considered

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Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships

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Financial Aid Deadline

Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

Varsity Sports

Club Sports - Men's

Club Sports - Women's

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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Athletic Directors

Athletic Facts

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Majors

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Programs Offered

Pre-professional Programs

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

5,643students

5,943students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

5,508students

135students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Credits

semester hours

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Of students' needs
were fully met

5,643
students

5,943
students

5,508
students

135
students