Tufts University School of Medicine
#41 in Best Medical Schools
Founded in 1893, Tufts University School of Medicine is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in Boston, MA. It is the medical school at Tufts University. Tufts University School of Medicine is ranked 41st in Best Medical Schools. The following statements briefly introduce Tufts University School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Tufts University School of Medicine is 514 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 511.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Tufts University School of Medicine is 3.66 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.75.
- The 2023 medical school tuition at Tufts University School of Medicine is $67,166 - the average medical school tuition is $61,378.
- The acceptance rate* at Tufts University School of Medicine is 1.26% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 6.30%.
- Total 854 medical school students have enrolled to Tufts University School of Medicine for academic year 2021-2022.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2023 Tufts University School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2023 tuition at Tufts University School of Medicine is $67,166. The 2023 tuition & fees is is same as the previous year rate (2022). Tufts University School of Medicine's tuition is 6.78% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 3.5% lower than average tuition of Massachusetts medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Tufts University is $65,222. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $55,280.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $24,038.
| Tufts University School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $67,166 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $62,900 |
| Massachusetts Private Medical School Average | $69,585 |
| Living Costs | $24,038 |
| Undergraduate Program | $65,222 |
| Graduate Program | $55,280 |
4-Yeras MD Program Total Costs
The tuition for MD program varies by medical years depending on mandatory fees and required course works. The estimated COA (cost of attendance) for the standard four(4) years MD program at Tufts University School of Medicine is $371,816 based on the current tuition rate. The COA includes the costs for tuition & fees, room & board, transportation, books & supplies, and other personal miscellaneous expenses. The next table summarizes medical school costs for four(4) years by year and cost item.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | 4 Years Estimation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $67,166 | $67,663 | $67,663 | $67,018 | $269,510 |
| Room & Board / transportation | $18,310 | $21,394 | $24,590 | $21,508 | $85,802 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 | $834 | $750 | $720 | $3,304 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $3,000 | $3,300 | $3,600 | $3,300 | $13,200 |
| COA | $89,476 | $93,191 | $96,603 | $92,546 | $371,816 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Tufts University School of Medicine is 514. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Tufts University School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.66 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.73).
| 2023 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Tufts University School of Medicine | 514 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Massachusetts Medical Schools | 516 |
| GPA - Tufts University School of Medicine | 3.66 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.73 |
| Massachusetts Medical Schools | 3.76 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2023 acceptance rate at Tufts University School of Medicine is 1.26% where 14,105 applicants have applied to and 200 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school. The acceptance rate at Tufts University School of Medicine is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.52%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 15,440 | 1,220 (7.9%) |
14,220 (92.1%) |
6,516 (42.2%) |
8,909 (57.7%) |
| Enrolled | 195 | 43 (22.1%) |
152 (77.9%) |
82 (42.1%) |
113 (57.9%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.26% | 3.52% | 1.07% | 1.26% | 1.26% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.52% | 10.29% | 1.04% | 3.48% | 3.56% |
| Massachusetts Medical Schools | 1.86% | 4.42% | 1.33% | 1.64% | 2.03% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2021-2022, total 200 first-time students have enrolled in Tufts University School of Medicine.By residency, 22.1% of new students is Massachusetts residents and 77.9% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 57.9% of enrolled students is women and 42.1% is men students.
A total of 854 students have enrolled to Tufts University School of Medicine. By gender, there are 391 male and 463 female students at Tufts University School of Medicine.
| 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 854 |
| Men Students | 391 |
| Women Students | 463 |
| First-time Students | 200 |