Tufts University
Tufts University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Medford, MA. It enrolls about 13,274 students and admits roughly 10% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Medford, MA 02155 |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Enrollment | 13,274 |
| Acceptance rate | 10% |
| Applicants / admitted | 34,003 / 3,444 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $67,844 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $67,844 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 93% |
| Transfer-out rate | 5% |
| Full-time retention rate | 96% |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 710–760 |
| ACT middle 50% | 33–35 |
| Website | https://www.tufts.edu/ |
| Phone | 6176285000 |
Admissions
About 34,003 students applied and 3,444 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,739 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $67,844 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 1,409 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 93% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Tufts University is in Medford, MA, Middlesex County. Its coordinates are 42.4085, -71.1183.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Tufts University?
About 10% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 34,003 applicants.
How much does Tufts University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $67,844 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Tufts University?
About 13,274 students are enrolled.