Tufts University: Review & Facts

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Tufts University is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 13,435 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1852 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Medford, Massachusetts.

Academic Offerings

At Tufts University you can get your 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
141
Tufts University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 141 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Biology, Political Science, Engineering, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Tufts University is excellent at 96% (well above Massachusetts average). Considering this statistic, apparently students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
96%
Good
The graduation rate at Tufts University is great - 94%. Nearly 4% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Tufts University is good -- 10:1. Read more information on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - around $63,900 per year. The additional fees at Tufts University beyond tuition are approximately $1,500; which totals $65,400 per academic year.

Read the details about Tufts University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
10%
Hard
As reported in recent government data, 34,882 applications were submitted and 3,381 were accepted, so it is challenging to enroll at this school.

Tufts University will consider accepting your advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Tufts University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,100
High
Tufts University offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Tufts University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Tufts University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 4,300 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high, approximately $9,100 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Tufts University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Tufts University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Tufts University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Tufts University
419 Boston Ave
Medford, Massachusetts
02155-5555, USA
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