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Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts 02155-5555

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

Tufts University is a private institution in Medford with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1513, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.8K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

93% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $83,214 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,435.

Established
1852
Motto
Pax et Lux
Mascot
Jumbo the Elephant
Type
Private research university
Conference
New England Small College Athletic Conference—the NESCAC—in NCAA Division III
Division
Division III
10%Acceptance
1513SAT Avg
6,804Students
10:1Student:Faculty
93%Grad Rate
$83,214Earnings 10yr
$35,435Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Tufts University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate10.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1513

Reading & WritingMid: 735
710760
MathMid: 760
750790

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3335

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

10.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1513

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$67,844
Room & Board$17,660
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$84,600
Average Net Price$35,435
Median Debt at Graduation$16,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$172

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,526
$30–48K$11,995
$48–75K$14,963
$75–110K$26,964
$110K+$53,400

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$35,435

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

80.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,043

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

47

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (192)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,804
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
15%
Pell Grant Recipients
12%

Race & Ethnicity

White 42%
Black 7%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 17%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 12%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate93.3%
Freshman Retention95.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$68,337
8 Years$70,761
10 Years$83,214

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$91,600
Men
$118,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#36
Forbes
#52
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#106

More About This School

Varsity Sports — rhabdo

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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