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Tufts University

Medford, MA·Private·~11% acceptance

Located in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private university. It is highly selective, admitting about 11% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $39,998 per year. About 93% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $83,214 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$39,998/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $88,300
Aid cuts ~$48,302/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 3
EA
RD
Jan 5

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Admissions
GPA range3.53–4
SAT (middle 50%)1470–1560
ACT (middle 50%)33–35
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
93%
graduation rate
96%
freshman retention
$68,337
median earnings, 6yr
$83,214
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Tufts University's acceptance rate?
Tufts University admits about 11% of applicants.
How much does Tufts University cost?
At Tufts University, the average net price after aid is about $39,998 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $88,300 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Tufts University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1470–1560 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT.
What are Tufts University's application deadlines?
Tufts University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 3, Regular Decision around Jan 5. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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