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Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts

Tufts University, established in 1852, is a prestigious private research university located in Medford, Massachusetts, with additional facilities in Boston and Grafton. Known for its commitment to inclusive and nonsectarian education, Tufts offers a dynamic academic environment that fosters innovation, intellectual growth, and a strong sense of community. With a diverse student body and a faculty composed of leading scholars and practitioners, Tufts prepares its students to become active global citizens and leaders in their respective fields.

Get to know Tufts University

Enrolled female students
55%
 
Enrolled male students
45%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time faculty
63%
 
Adjuncts
37%
 
Faculty Ratio
$61,646
Full-time tuition cost
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4-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

College Highlights

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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 11%
Hispanic/Latinx: 9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 5%
White, non-Hispanic: 48%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 15%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 7%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 4%

Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid

Admissions

TEST SCORES
Optional

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 710 | 75th Percentile: 760
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 730 | 75th Percentile: 790
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 33 | 75th Percentile: 35

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $61,646
Fees: $1,354
Room & Board: $16,210
Room: $8,832
Board: $7,378

Contact Tufts University

Contact Admissions

undergraduate.admissions@tufts.edu

Campus Location

419 Boston Avenue
Medford, MA 02155

(617) 627-3170

Visit Tufts Online

www.tufts.edu

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