Medford,
MA
About Tufts
Tufts University is a private, nonprofit school in the suburb of Medford, Massachusetts. Tufts was founded in 1852. The college enrolls around 13,293 students a year, including 6,676 undergrads.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Tufts University
It is extremely difficult to get into Tufts. The acceptance rate at Tufts is 11%. In 2022, 3,566 out of 31,198 total applicants were accepted.
| Tufts University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 11% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED offered but % not available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 31% |
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Tufts University is locatedin the town of Medford, Massachusetts, in the suburbs of Boston.
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College Info
Tufts Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Tufts is Jan 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Tufts is Mar 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Tufts University is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Tufts ACT Scores
ACT Range
33 - 35
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
35 and Above
33 to 35
33 and Less
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Tufts SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1450 - 1530
Math SAT Range
730 - 790
Reading SAT Range
710 - 760
Tufts Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$80,210
In State$80,210
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Tufts is like? There are approximately 13,293 students enrolled at Tufts, including 6,676 undergraduate students and 6,617 graduate students. 97% percent of students attend school full-time, 29% percent are from MA and 71% percent of students are from other states.
97%
Full Time3%
Part Time29%
In State71%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
13,293
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
11%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$63,000
Out-of-State
$63,000
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 1
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