Tufts University
Medford, MA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Medford, MA · Large suburb |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 7,061 |
| Acceptance rate | 11% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1450–1550 · 37% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1420–1520 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 33–35 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 93% |
| First-year retention | 96% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $88,300 |
| Application fee | $75 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 2, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 4, 2027
- Regular Decision: Jan 4, 2027
Most popular majors: Social sciences, Engineering, Biology, Computer science, Interdisciplinary.
Tufts campus map
On campus
Edwin Ginn Library, Tisch Library, Steve Tisch Sports and Fitness Center, Crafts Center, Hamilton Pool, Shirley and Alex Aidekman Arts Center, Gantcher Family Sports and Convocation Center, Granoff Music Center, Squash Center.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Dunkin', Picante Taqueria, Bob's Italian Foods, Angelina's Pizzeria, Goldilox Bagels, Tenóch Mexican
- Coffee: Tamper, Danish Pastry House, Tasty Cafe and Kitchen, The Buzzin' Bean, Colette, Hearth & Hug Bakery
- Nightlife: PJ Ryan’s, The Pub, Spoke Wine Bar, Crystal Ballroom, Saloon
- Shops: Main Street Jewelers, Bike Boom, Narrative, Edible Arrangements
- Museums and culture: Commonwealth Clayworks, Somerville Library West Branch, Somerville Flea, Somerville Theater, Rockwell
- Groceries: Alexander's, Tufts Convenience, Tufts Market, Teele Square Market & Groceries, Neighborhood Market, L.A. Market
- Parks: Grant Park, Barry Park, Hodgkins-Curtin Park, Tufts Park, Tufts Pool Wading Pool, Tufts Pool
Nearest train: Medford/Tufts, Ball Square.