Tufts University
- 4 Year
- MEDFORD, MA
CollegeGrad School
Tufts University
- grade A+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- MEDFORD, MA
- Rating 3.7 out of 5 1,060 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade B+
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade A
- Dormsgrade B minus
- 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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Admissions
Application Deadline
January 4
Acceptance Rate
11%
SAT Range
1440-1550
ACT Range
33-35
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into Tufts?
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Cost
Net Price
$31,630 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$47,937 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
46%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
6:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
85%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 60 responses72%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 85 responses49%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 85 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Economics215 Graduates
- Biology192 Graduates
- Computer Science176 Graduates
- International Relations160 Graduates
- Political Science and Government74 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology66 Graduates
- Public Health60 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering52 Graduates
- Cognitive Science43 Graduates
- Environmental Science41 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,509 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
167
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
11%
Varsity Athletes
14%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
91%
Poll
57%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 103 responsesPoll
59%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 117 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%84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 49 responsesTufts University Reviews
Rating 3.7 out of 5 1,060 reviews
I am starting to find my place at Tufts. The campus is vibrant and inclusive, and I appreciate the presence of identity houses that celebrate diversity and provide a strong sense of community. The range of on-campus activities is incredible, offering endless opportunities for personal growth and connection. Thanks to these activities, I had the chance to meet individuals who, like me, were low-income first-generation students and people of color. Building this network of these individuals allowed me to form genuine friendships and find myself a support system that understood my challenge. At times, I struggled with imposter syndrome, feeling inadequate compared to the academically accomplished majority of the student body, many of whom came from privileged backgrounds both racially and economically. But now, I am determined to no longer compare myself to others. I aim to embrace my own Tufts experience!
Tufts is the best place to spend your undergraduate years! Tufts is a prestigious university where the administration cares deeply about their students, it's a tight-knit community, it's located 12 minutes from the BOS airport, it has a suburban feel with a full campus only a quick ride from downtown Boston, it has a wide array of possible classes to take, you'll have collaborative and ambitious peers, cozy on-campus and off-campus dorm options, and leave with no regrets about coming here. Not to mention you'll get to experience all of Boston's seasons in full swing as well as explore many parts of New England.
Tufts University is a great school and let me tell you why. The amount of financial resources and community resources available for low-income first-generation students is shocking. Although the school's diversity is not as great as it makes it seems on its website they do support the widespread minority racial groups. As a first-generation low-income student, there has not been a moment of experience where I felt unwelcomed or made less due to my ethnic and racial identity. Aside from the resources and the diverse community, the students at Tufts University surprisingly come to this college being who they want to be but as well in a collaborative mindset rather than a competitive one.
What does it mean to be who you want to be? That's the best part. Anyone you want to be! If you want to have some strange outfit or follow a certain fashion trend you don't get hate for it (you will be acknowledged for it). A lot of individuals on this campus represent where they come from. Beautiful!
What does it mean to be who you want to be? That's the best part. Anyone you want to be! If you want to have some strange outfit or follow a certain fashion trend you don't get hate for it (you will be acknowledged for it). A lot of individuals on this campus represent where they come from. Beautiful!