College statistics
- Address:
- Medford, MA
02155 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- https://www.tufts.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $69,146
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $69,146
- Room and Board:
- $18,588
- Acceptance Rate:
- 10.1%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $2,533,755,000
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Social Sciences
Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, is a Research 1 institution classified as a mixed undergraduate/graduate doctorate university. It maintains substantial research spending and doctoral production across its programs, with social sciences as a primary undergraduate focus.
The university enrolls 13,274 students and charges $69,146 in annual tuition for both in-state and out-of-state students, with a total cost of attendance of $87,734 including room and board. Admissions are highly selective, with a 10.1% acceptance rate. Admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile of 760 in SAT Reading, 790 in SAT Math, or 35 on the ACT Composite. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate.
The university's six-year graduation rate reflects strong student outcomes. Students with strong standardized test scores, demonstrated intellectual rigor, and interest in research-driven liberal arts education find a fit here. For more information, visit tufts.edu.