Tufts University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Tufts University is a selective private research university in Medford, Massachusetts, serving roughly 7,061 students. Admission is selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 11.49% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $83,214 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $70,704
- 2024 Average Net Price: $39,998 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 11.49% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,061 98.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 93.51%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 15.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 64.2%
- Average SAT Score: 1513
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,856
- Applicants (IPEDS): 34,003
- Room & Board: $18,588 annual estimate
Tufts University: what the data shows
Common questions about Tufts University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Tufts University?
Tufts University is located in Medford, MA (ZIP 02155-5555).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Tufts University public or private?
Tufts University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Tufts University cost?
Published tuition: $70,704.
Average net price after aid: $39,998.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,284 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,811 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,923 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,311 |
| $110,001+ | $58,570 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $282,816.
How hard is it to get into Tufts University?
Admission rate: 11.49%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1513 and midpoint ACT 34.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Tufts University?
Total enrollment: 7,061 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,856 students.
Graduate enrollment: 6,473 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Tufts University?
150%-time completion rate: 93.51%.
First-year retention: 95.5%.
What do graduates of Tufts University earn?
Median earnings: $68,337 six years after entry; $83,214 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,250.
12.04% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Tufts University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- International Relations and Affairs (334 completions)
- Computer Science (313 completions)
- Dentistry (233 completions)
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (209 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (189 completions)
- Medicine (187 completions)
- Art/Art Studies, General (133 completions)
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering (111 completions)
- Experimental Psychology (100 completions)
- Veterinary Medicine (97 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Tufts University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 11.49%; completion rate 93.51%; median earnings $83,214 at 10 years; net price $39,998. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$70,704
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Tufts University was $70,704.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$39,998
2024 Value
In 2024 Tufts University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $39,998.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$159,992 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$39,998 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$282,816 4-Year Tuition
$18,588 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$90,292 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$361,168 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Tufts University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
12.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
18.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Tufts University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Tufts University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $46,598 | $46,598 | $29,271 |
| 2014 | $48,643 | $48,643 | $28,329 |
| 2015 | $50,604 | $50,604 | $29,565 |
| 2016 | $52,430 | $52,430 | $31,298 |
| 2017 | $54,318 | $54,318 | $32,620 |
| 2018 | $56,382 | $56,382 | $31,485 |
| 2019 | $58,578 | $58,578 | $30,744 |
| 2020 | $60,862 | $60,862 | $37,494 |
| 2021 | $63,000 | $63,000 | $35,683 |
| 2022 | $65,222 | $65,222 | $35,123 |
| 2023 | $67,844 | $67,844 | $35,435 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
11.49% Acceptance Rate
34,003 Total Applicants
3,444 Students Admitted
1,739 First-Time Students Enrolled
50.49% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1513
ACT Average: 34
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.9 - 4.0
Estimated Median GPA: 4.00
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Tufts University reported total enrollment of about 7,061 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (40.6%), Asian (16.8%), and Non-Resident Alien (12.6%). About 12.04% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 15.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Tufts University in 2024 is 7,061 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,856 students. Graduate enrollment is about 6,473 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
95.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 40.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
82.59% 100% Completion Time
93.51% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 82.59% of students graduating from Tufts University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- International Relations and Affairs: 46% male / 54% female
- Computer Science: 64% male / 36% female
- Dentistry: 38% male / 62% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Tufts University.
Return on Investment
$16,250 Median Student Debt
$83,214 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
19.53% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
420.11% Return on Investment
2.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Tufts University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 131 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. International Relations and Affairs: 334 completions
2. Computer Science: 313 completions
3. Dentistry: 233 completions
4. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics: 209 completions
5. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 189 completions
6. Medicine: 187 completions
7. Art/Art Studies, General: 133 completions
8. Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering: 111 completions
9. Experimental Psychology: 100 completions
Most popular programs at Tufts University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Tufts University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Tufts University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 64.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $14,205
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $28,034
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Tufts University is a private non-profit institution located in Medford, MA, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, Dentistry. Enrollment is approximately 7,061 students. Student body composition includes White (40.6%), Asian (16.8%), Non-Resident Alien (12.6%). It is highly selective, with an admission rate of 11.49%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1513. The 150%-time completion rate is 93.51%. Approximately 12.04% of students receive Pell Grants. About 15.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
Medford, MA 02155-5555
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 93.51% graduation rate, Tufts University demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Strong Career Outcomes: Tufts University graduates report median earnings of $83,214 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 131 distinct degree programs, Tufts University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tufts University located?
Tufts University is located in Medford, MA.
What is Tufts University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Tufts University is 11.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 34,003 applicants and 3,444 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Tufts University cost?
Reported tuition is $70,704 and average net price is $39,998 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,588 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Tufts University?
Tufts University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,856 students, White (40.6%), Asian (16.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Tufts University?
About 15.3% of students at Tufts University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Tufts University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Tufts University reports midpoint SAT about 1513 and midpoint ACT about 34.
What do graduates of Tufts University earn?
Median earnings are $68,337 six years after entry and $83,214 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Tufts University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 93.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Tufts University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,250.
Is Tufts University public or private?
Tufts University is a private nonprofit institution located in Medford, MA.
Is Tufts University an HBCU?
No. Tufts University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Tufts University a tribal college?
No. Tufts University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Massachusetts college costs
- Massachusetts colleges by ROI
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Massachusetts
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.