Tufts University, MA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Large • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Tufts University Rankings
Affordability27
Selectivity92
Retention91
Graduation91
Earnings74
Diversity74
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Tufts University
95%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
5%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture<1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies3%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences12%
Computer and Information Sciences10%
Engineering13%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs3%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies8%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences25%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Tufts University
15%
Admission Rate
740
Median SAT Math
715
Median SAT Reading
33
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)700–780
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)680–750
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)31–34
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Tufts University
$56K
In-State Tuition
$56K
Out-of-State Tuition
$71K
Average Total Cost
$31K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $9K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $26K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $50K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Tufts University
23%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
91%
Repayment Rate
$175
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 9% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 42% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $11K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $26K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $22K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 91% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 91% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 92% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 94% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Tufts University
96%
Retention Rate
3%
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
93%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 87% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 93% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 94% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 98% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 86% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 92% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 51% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 49% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 91% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 95% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 94% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Tufts University
92%
Employment Rate
$51K
Median Salary
$34K
25 Pctl Salary
$73K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $18K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $34K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $51K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $73K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $133K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $51K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $66K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $76K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Tufts University
5,597
Undergraduates
97%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
5,943
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 13% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 55% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 11% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Tufts University, MA
Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
1 miles, N
Lesley University
2 miles, S
Longy School of Music of Bard College
2 miles, S