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Tufts University
Medford, MAPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Highly Selective • 11% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Tufts University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Medford, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 11%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
7.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
11% (Highly Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading720 - 770
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math750 - 790
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite33 - 35
1typical 50% range36
11%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences22% of degrees
Engineering13% of degrees
Biological Sciences12% of degrees
Health Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $296,331
Earnings 5yr: $202,919
Debt: N/A
Dentistry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $175,048
Earnings 5yr: $158,932
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $162,502
Earnings 5yr: $159,091
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $156,343
Earnings 5yr: $168,606
Debt: $15,500
Veterinary Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $145,237
Earnings 5yr: $123,591
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $139,106
Earnings 5yr: $129,159
Debt: N/A
International Business.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,230
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Cognitive Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,801
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $18,000
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,809
Earnings 5yr: $126,124
Debt: $17,850
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,836
Earnings 5yr: $104,887
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,072
Earnings 5yr: $111,063
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,668
Earnings 5yr: $131,257
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,196
Earnings 5yr: $95,235
Debt: $16,500
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,553
Earnings 5yr: $90,807
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,924
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Urban Studies/Affairs.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,598
Earnings 5yr: $72,585
Debt: N/A
Nutrition Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,997
Earnings 5yr: $73,169
Debt: N/A
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,661
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,073
Earnings 5yr: $66,317
Debt: N/A
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,571
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,875
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$39,998
In-State Tuition$70,704
Out-of-State Tuition$70,704
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
12%
Pell Grants
19%
Take Loans
91%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$68,337
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$83,214
Completion Signals
94%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
96%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,043
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
15%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$109,817
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