Tufts University

Medford, MA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Admission rate: 12%; Very selective
Average net price: $38,797; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 94%
Median earnings: $89,187; 10 years after enrolling

Tufts University is a private nonprofit college in Medford, MA with 7,061 undergraduates. It admits 12% of applicants, and admitted students average 1513 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $38,797 per year ($4,195 for families earning under $30,000). 94% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $89,187 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 12%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 34,003; Fall 2023
Admitted: 3,444; Fall 2023
Yield: 51%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing720–770

200800

SAT Math750–790

200800

ACT Composite33–35

136

What Tufts University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPAConsidered
College-prep courseworkRequired
Class rankConsidered
Essay or personal statementRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
Legacy statusConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance: $92,054; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $73,616

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$4,195
$30–48k$10,240
$48–75k$16,897
$75–110k$29,497
$110k+$57,862

Get a personal estimate with Tufts University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 94%
Freshman retention: 96%
Median earnings: $89,187; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $16,250; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 7,061
Student–faculty ratio: 10:1
Receive Pell grants: 14%

White41%
Hispanic10%
Black6%
Asian17%

Tufts University FAQ

What is Tufts University's acceptance rate?+

Tufts University admits 12% of applicants, which makes it very selective.

What SAT score do you need for Tufts University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 720–770 on SAT Reading and Writing and 750–790 on SAT Math; the average total is 1513.

What ACT score do you need for Tufts University?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 33–35.

Is Tufts University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Tufts University?+

In Fall 2023, 34,003 students applied to Tufts University and 3,444 were admitted; 1,739 enrolled.

Does Tufts University consider legacy status?+

Yes. Tufts University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Tufts University require an essay?+

Tufts University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Tufts University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $92,054 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $38,797.

What is Tufts University's graduation rate?+

94% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 168148 · How we use this data