Tufts University
tuition & fees
$70,704
graduate tuition & fees
$50,798
acceptance rate
11%
Student Population
13,599
online students
469
Number of Programs
224
Financial Aid Amount
$52,946
SAT Scores
1,510
Graduation Rate
94%
Tufts University is a Private, 4 years college located in Medford, Massachusetts. Tufts ranked 23rd in National Universities, 151st in World Universities, and 4th in Massachusetts Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 13,599 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Tufts's acceptance rate is 11.49% last year (undergraduate school).
Tufts University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Tufts University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | Medford, MA 02155-5555 |
| Phone | 617-628-5000 |
| WEB | https://www.tufts.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://admissions.tufts.edu/ |
| Online Application | https://www.commonapp.org/ |
| Financial Aid | https://students.tufts.edu/financial-services |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/tufts |
| Veterans Tuition | https://provost.tufts.edu/institutionalresearch/consumer-information/ |
| Disability Service | https://students.tufts.edu/staar-center |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Tufts University is 11.49% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 45.51%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 11.49 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 45.51 % |
Tuition & Fees
Tufts's 2025 tuition & fees is $70,704 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.22% compared to the last year's rate ($67,844).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $50,798. The graduate tuition increased by 2.67% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $70,704 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $50,798 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 13,599 students have enrolled at Tufts (2024-2025). Among them, 469 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Tufts has 7,126 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 6,473 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 13,599 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 7,126 |
| Graduate Students | 6,473 |
| Online Enrollment | 469 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Tufts offers 224 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 10 out of the 224 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Tufts
| Number of programs | 224 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 10 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |