Tufts University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Medford, Massachusetts with 7,061 undergraduates. It admits 12% of applicants, costs an average of $38,797 a year after grants and graduates 94% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Tufts University acceptance rate and admissions
Tufts University admitted 12% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 9. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1470 to 1560
4001600
ACT composite
33 to 35
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 720 to 770, math 750 to 790). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Tufts University application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Early decision
Nov 2, 2026 (passed)
Early decision II
Jan 4, 2027
Regular decision
Jan 4, 2027
Next deadline: Early decision II, Jan 4, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $75 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Tufts University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Tufts University tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees (2025-26)
$73,616
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$19,566
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$92,054
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$38,797
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $38,797 a year after grants and scholarships, $53,257 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Median debt is 18% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Tufts University majors and what graduates earn
Tufts University awarded bachelor's degrees in 58 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($156,343).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Tufts University
89 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Tufts University admitted 12% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Tufts University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $73,616. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $38,797 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Tufts University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 720 to 770 in reading and writing and 750 to 790 in math, and 33 to 35 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Tufts University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Tufts University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Tufts University?
94% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Tufts University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $89,187 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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