Tufts University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
6,804
Men / Women
43% / 57%
White
42%
Asian
18%
Hispanic
13%
International
13%
Black
10%
Mixed
5%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Engineering, Computing & Math
30%
Life & Natural Sciences
22%
Arts
9%
Business & Economics
9%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$71,982
Est. Cost of Attendance
$88,300
10-Year ROI
$177,000
ROI Percentile
71th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
96%
4-Year Graduation Rate
83%
6-Year Graduation Rate
94%
Transfer-Out Rate
5%
Weather
Comfortable Days
110 (71th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,634 (56th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
239 (34th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
10%
Yield (Unbound)
23%
Early Decision
Nov 1
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Early Decision 2
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R1
Expenditure
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $22M | #72 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | $188M | #87 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $47M | #119 |
Graduate Degrees
| Life & Natural Sciences | 685 | #20 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 42 | #115 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 45 | #272 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
59%
SAT Range
1,470
–
1,560
ACT Range
33
–
35
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Arts and Sciences | 1,408 | 42% / 58% | 13% | $90,789 | |
| Applied Mathematics | 11 +3 | 55% / 45% | 18% | — | |
| Astrophysics | 4 +1 | 50% / 50% | 25% | — | |
| Chemical Physics | 1 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Computational Science | |||||
| Computer Science | 177 +18 | 59% / 41% | 19% | $156,117 | |
| Data Science | 17 — | 53% / 47% | 18% | — | |
| Human Computer Interaction | 37 +2 | 46% / 54% | 16% | $115,916 | |
| Mathematics | 29 +24 | 72% / 28% | 17% | — | |
| Physics | 4 +2 | 50% / 50% | 25% | — | |
| Biochemistry | 51 +1 | 55% / 45% | 10% | — | |
| Biology | 140 +15 | 33% / 67% | 4% | $66,963 | |
| Chemistry | 19 — | 47% / 53% | 21% | — | |
| Community Health | 57 +24 | 23% / 77% | 4% | $85,596 | |
| Environmental Studies | 18 +33 | 11% / 89% | 11% | — | |
| Geosciences | 6 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Neuroscience | 69 +1 | 33% / 67% | 4% | $54,751 | |
| Economics | 148 +41 | 66% / 34% | 22% | $116,781 | |
| African American Studies | |||||
| American Studies | 4 +2 | 25% / 75% | 0% | $58,197 | |
| Anthropology | 10 +5 | 0% / 100% | 10% | — | |
| Archaeology | 2 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Child Study and Human Development | 23 +18 | 4% / 96% | 9% | $60,398 | |
| Chinese | |||||
| Classics | 2 +4 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Clinical Psychology | 24 +5 | 29% / 71% | 4% | $67,718 | |
| Cognitive Science | 32 +11 | 34% / 66% | 6% | — | |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 9 +4 | 11% / 89% | 0% | — | |
| English | 34 +7 | 41% / 59% | 3% | $58,580 | |
| Ethnic Studies | 3 +3 | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| French | 2 +7 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| French Studies | 1 +3 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $58,197 | |
| German | 1 +3 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Greek | 2 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| History | 29 +12 | 55% / 45% | 14% | $51,033 | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 29 +22 | 52% / 48% | 17% | — | |
| International Relations | 98 +32 | 44% / 56% | 10% | $85,850 | |
| Japanese | |||||
| Latin American Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $58,197 | |
| Philosophy | 18 +17 | 50% / 50% | 22% | — | |
| Political Science | 51 +16 | 53% / 47% | 8% | $70,863 | |
| Psychology | 74 +18 | 28% / 72% | 15% | — | |
| Religion | 3 +2 | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Sanskrit and Classical Indian Languages | |||||
| Sociology | 29 +7 | 28% / 72% | 7% | — | |
| Spanish | 2 +21 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | 2 +5 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Art History | 4 +5 | 0% / 100% | 25% | $41,047 | |
| Film Studies | 23 +10 | 39% / 61% | 9% | — | |
| Fine Arts | 97 — | 18% / 82% | 24% | $41,047 | |
| Music | 7 +18 | 86% / 14% | 14% | — | |
| Theatre | 4 +3 | 25% / 75% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Engineering | 226 | 53% / 47% | 10% | $94,305 | |
| Architectural Engineering | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Biomedical Engineering | 54 +6 | 37% / 63% | 4% | — | |
| Chemical Engineering | 23 — | 39% / 61% | 9% | $106,829 | |
| Civil Engineering | 20 — | 55% / 45% | 5% | — | |
| Computer Engineering | 9 — | 67% / 33% | 67% | — | |
| Electrical Engineering | 15 — | 87% / 13% | 7% | $104,497 | |
| Engineering | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Engineering Physics | 4 +1 | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| Engineering Science | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Environmental Engineering | 14 — | 36% / 64% | 7% | — | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 72 — | 64% / 36% | 10% | $88,181 | |
| Architecture | 9 +2 | 33% / 67% | 22% | — |
Rankings
College Costs
We Marked It Up Just to Put It on Sale
Highest List Price
Sticker Shock
Someone Like Me
Richy Rich
Wealthiest Students
Amex Astronauts
Engineering, Computing & Math
No, I Can't Fix Your Printer
Computer Science
AI Hype Riders & Lab Rats
The "I Understand Interstellar" Elite
Physics & Astronomy
Dark Matter
No Words Allowed
Pure Mathematics
Sigma Grindset
It's Not About Molecules, It's About Pipes
Chemical Engineering
White-Collar Drug Lords
Is It a Solid? Is It a Liquid? Yes.
Materials Engineering
Composite Crew
Life & Natural Sciences
Pre-Med Reject Waiting Room
Biology
Mitosis Mode
Breaking Bad
Chemistry
Pre-Med Darwinian Thunderdome
Open Wide
Dentistry & Oral Health
Future Tooth Fairies
Doomsday Prepping with Data
Environmental Science
Sustainability Squad
Better Eating Through Chemistry
Food Science & Nutrition
Lab Coat Foodies
Memorizing 206 Bones
Human Biology
Muscle Memory
Legal Drug Dealers
Pharmacy
The Compound
Puppies Over People
Zoology & Veterinary Sciences
Aggies with Stethoscopes (Veterinary Sciences)
Business & Economics
It's Basic Supply and Demand, Bro
Economics
Capitol Hill Policy Wonks
Humanities & Social Sciences
Much Ado About Nothing
English, Literature & Writing
Required Reading
Model UN Generation
Government & Politics
Diplomat Track
Passport Stamp Collectors
International Relations
Future Ambassadors
I Want To Understand Myself
Psychology
Sleeper Picks
Everything is a Construct
Sociology & Anthropology
Office Hours Regulars
Education
Surviving PTA Karens
General Education
The PTA