Tufts University
- 4 Year
- MEDFORD, MA
CollegeGrad School
Tufts University
- grade A+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- MEDFORD, MA
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 1,023 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade A minus
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade B+
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade A+
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade A
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade B+
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
New England Small College Athletic Conference
From Tufts University
Tufts is a medium-sized research and liberal arts university of ~6,000 undergraduate students, located in the greater Boston area. We encourage close student-faculty relationships, foster a culture of research and innovation, and celebrate the diverse experiences of our students, who are known for being intellectually playful, down-to-earth, driven, and civic-minded. Our students enroll in one of three schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering, or the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA). Tufts proudly meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need of all admitted students, regardless of citizenship.
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Tufts University Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
January 4
Acceptance Rate
15%
SAT Range
1380-1530
ACT Range
32-35
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$32,720 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$43,436 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
44%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
6:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 58 responses74%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 81 responses49%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 81 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Biology203 Graduates
- Computer Science194 Graduates
- Economics172 Graduates
- International Relations160 Graduates
- Political Science and Government82 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology67 Graduates
- Public Health63 Graduates
- Cognitive Science51 Graduates
- English51 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering45 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,938 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
176
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
10%
Varsity Athletes
14%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
96%
Poll
60%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 99 responsesPoll
58%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 113 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$75,800 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
94%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 48 responsesTufts University Reviews
Rating 3.67 out of 5 1,023 reviews
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My first year at Tufts has been a great experience. The (relatively) new engineering building is beautiful, and a new computer science building, as well as a subway station, are to open next year. I've received a lot of support and encouragement from my professors. Although Tufts doesn't have a huge campus, there is always something to do. Whether you want to get involved academically or socially, there is something for everybody. The quality of life at Tufts is superb. The town has shops and restaurants within walking distance. But if you need to go a little further, there is a student-run club that provides bikeshares. Cannot recommend this school enough!
The college transition is hard! And I think freshman year is hard no matter where you go, so the difficult things I experienced this past semester weren't specific to Tufts.
Pros: The best part about Tufts to me is the resources in general: a diverse array of clubs to find affinity with other students, as well as a counseling center, career center, center that addresses issues of sexual assault, financial aid office, Academic Resource Center, Student Accessibility Services, etc. The classes and professors are pretty amazing at Tufts. The food is great and accessible to people with dietary restrictions/allergies.
Cons: It is a predominantly white university, which certainly takes getting used to, and I think the biggest issues I have with Tufts are issues of race. The faculty isn't nearly diverse enough, and neither are the students. The race classes are fantastic, but I wish they were required or something because the people in them are usually already "woke".
Pros: The best part about Tufts to me is the resources in general: a diverse array of clubs to find affinity with other students, as well as a counseling center, career center, center that addresses issues of sexual assault, financial aid office, Academic Resource Center, Student Accessibility Services, etc. The classes and professors are pretty amazing at Tufts. The food is great and accessible to people with dietary restrictions/allergies.
Cons: It is a predominantly white university, which certainly takes getting used to, and I think the biggest issues I have with Tufts are issues of race. The faculty isn't nearly diverse enough, and neither are the students. The race classes are fantastic, but I wish they were required or something because the people in them are usually already "woke".
I am a graduating senior. Looking back I think my time at Tufts was just average. I got a great education, but the social life at this school is so difficult to navigate that I feel like I’ve made very few meaningful relationships during my time here.
The facilities and housing are very poorly maintained. ResLife is nearly completely dysfunctional. Every single year they manage to botch the housing lottery. Dorms are run-down and often have pest/mold issues. The incentive to become an RA is free housing, so a bunch of people apply and then do the bare minimum to build their housing communities and plan bonding events. Rules are rarely enforced and poor behavior among students in dorms is rampant, creating a hostile environment for those wishing to study in their own spaces.
Food is good, but supply-chain issues have made lines extremely long this past semester. There were nights where I spent an hour just waiting to get into an overcrowded dining hall.
The facilities and housing are very poorly maintained. ResLife is nearly completely dysfunctional. Every single year they manage to botch the housing lottery. Dorms are run-down and often have pest/mold issues. The incentive to become an RA is free housing, so a bunch of people apply and then do the bare minimum to build their housing communities and plan bonding events. Rules are rarely enforced and poor behavior among students in dorms is rampant, creating a hostile environment for those wishing to study in their own spaces.
Food is good, but supply-chain issues have made lines extremely long this past semester. There were nights where I spent an hour just waiting to get into an overcrowded dining hall.