Tufts University

Medford, MA · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
11%
Average SAT
1,513
ACT midpoint
34
Enrollment
7,061
In-state tuition
$70,704
Out-of-state tuition
$70,704
Avg net price
$39,998
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1470 and 1560 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 34

Popular programs at Tufts University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Economics.198
2Computer Science.171
3Biology, General.138
4International Relations and National Security Studies.133
5Research and Experimental Psychology.90
6Political Science and Government.71
7Public Health.71
8Mechanical Engineering.66
9Biopsychology.66
10Fine and Studio Arts.55
11Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.50
12Biomedical/Medical Engineering.49
13Sociology.49
14Natural Resources Conservation and Research.46
15Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.39
16Cognitive Science.39
17Mathematics.38
18Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.38
19Human Computer Interaction.33
20Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.32

Showing top 20 of 56 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Tufts University?

Tufts University has an acceptance rate of 11% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Tufts University?

Admitted students at Tufts University typically score between 1470 and 1560 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Tufts University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Tufts University is approximately $39,998 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Tufts University?

4-year graduation rate data for Tufts University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.