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Tufts University

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  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Medford, MA
  • 893 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      A-
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      B+
    7. Professors
      A+
    8. Location
      A
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      A+
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      B
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    Tufts is a highly rated private university located in Somerville, Massachusetts in the Boston Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 5,483 undergraduate students. Admissions is extremely competitive as the Tufts acceptance rate is 15%. Popular majors include Economics, Biology, and International Relations. Graduating 93% of students, Tufts alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $51,200.
    About Tufts University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    New England Small College Athletic Conference
    Address
    4 Colby St.
    Medford, MA 02155
    Website
    tufts.edu
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    Tufts University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    15%
    Application Deadline
    January 1
    SAT Range
    1410-1540
    ACT Range
    31-34
    Application Fee
    $75
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $29,449/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $38,605/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    45%

    Academics

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    88%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.56 responses
    74%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.70 responses
    50%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.70 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Economics
      206 Graduates
    • Biology
      165 Graduates
    • International Relations
      159 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      153 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      73 Graduates
    • Public Health
      72 Graduates
    • Arts
      69 Graduates
    • Research and Experimental Psychology
      64 Graduates
    • English
      56 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      48 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    5,483Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    58
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    10%
    Varsity Athletes
    15%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 43 responses
    Report
    • Passionate
      26%
    • Quirky
      19%
    • Interesting
      16%
    • Liberal
      14%
    • Intelligent
      12%
    • Preppy
      7%
    • Driven
      5%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    97%
    Poll
    65%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.85 responses
    Poll
    63%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.98 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 41 responses
    Report
    • "quirky"
      29%
    • Love it here. Can't wait for 3 more years.
      17%
    • Awesome
      15%
    • Intellectually passionate
      15%
    • Liberalism 101
      12%
    • Always positively engaged
      7%
    • Always actively improving itself
      2%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $75,800/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    93%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
    82%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.45 responses
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    Tufts University Reviews

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    As a freshman at Tufts, I am constantly blown alway by endless opportunities available to undergraduate students at various academic departments, student-run organizations, and Tisch College of Civic Engagement. Students are here to learn from a wide range of perspectives and always listen carefully to one another to reexamine their thoughts. Even in today's political divisiveness, I find Tufts students relatively open-minded and tolerant to perspectives and thoughts that might be contrary to their own. Furthermore, as a student who plans on majoring in International Relations, I am always struck by how organized the program is here at Tufts. Professors and students are experts in their field, and I can easily see future diplomats and leading scholars in my classroom. There are conferences at the Fletcher school almost every week where leading scholars and researchers come and speak. I love Tufts!
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    The most surprising thing about Tufts is the people -- I remember going on college tours how every tour guide mentioned that the people are amazing, but I never took that to heart because it seemed cliche and I did not know how authentic it was...however, Tufts is the real deal. I have never been in an environment where every person I meet is so friendly, curious, accepting, and interested/appreciative of your hobbies/extracurriculars/passions. Tufts is a place to thrive, explore your interests, and take risks - very happy here!
    I could not be more happy with the experience I’ve had at Tufts. It is a very demanding academic institution but also provides us with the cutting edge of research and the best professors, so you know why so much is expected of you. Additionally, Tufts is always expanding and improving itself, and the passion that the administration has for heightening what the school has to offer has given me so much confidence that Tufts is not only an elite college but also still on the rise. I am definitely proud to be a Jumbo!