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Tufts University
Tufts University admits 11 of every 100 applicants — a reach school for nearly everyone applying to Tufts University, whatever the rest of the profile says.
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Tufts University occupies suburban Medford, MA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. International students are a visible presence here — 12.6% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $156,343 four years out. Faculty pay averages $170,460 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 7,061 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 95.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1460 and 1550 — above the MA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Tufts University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Tufts University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1460 and 1550; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 710 | 740 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 750 | 770 | 790 |
| ACT Composite | 33 | 34 | 35 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Tufts University received 34,003 applications and admitted 3,444 (10.1%), with 1,739 enrolling.
How Tufts University compares
| Tufts University | Massachusetts median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 11.5% | 70.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $70,704 | $46,700 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $83,214 | $62,832 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Tufts University student earns $83,214 — 32% above the Massachusetts median of $62,832 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Tufts University lists tuition at $70,704 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Tufts University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $70,704 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Tufts University enrolls 7,061 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Tufts University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
93.5% of Tufts University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 38.7 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $70,704 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Tufts University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $156,343 |
| Cognitive Science | $130,801 |
| Economics | $123,809 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $101,196 |
| Civil Engineering | $88,924 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $79,571 |
| Political Science and Government | $78,180 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $77,998 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $77,753 |
| Biology, General | $76,782 |
| Public Health | $75,448 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $70,767 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $69,475 |
| Area Studies | $69,037 |
| History | $65,540 |
| Sociology | $61,719 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $59,960 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $41,365 |
Median earnings for these 18 Tufts University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $83,214 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 42 additional Tufts University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Tufts University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1460–1550 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 11.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Tufts University's acceptance rate?
10.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,444 admitted from 34,003 applicants.
How much does Tufts University cost?
At Tufts University, published tuition is $70,704 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Tufts University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Tufts University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $83,214 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
- Wellesley College — 14.1% admitted
- Williams College — 8.3% admitted
- Northeastern University — 5.2% admitted
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology — 4.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.