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Overview
Tufts University is a University institution located in Medford, MA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Bendetson Hall
Medford, MA 02155
United States
Medford, MA 02155
United States
Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: undergraduate.admissions@tufts.edu
Phone: 617-627-3170
Fax: 617-627-3860
Email: undergraduate.admissions@tufts.edu
Phone: 617-627-3170
Fax: 617-627-3860
Majors & Degrees
Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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Architecture | ||
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning | ||
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
African Studies | ||
African-american/black Studies | ||
American/united States Studies/civilization | ||
Asian Studies/civilization | ||
East Asian Studies | ||
European Studies/civilization | ||
German Studies | ||
Italian Studies | ||
Latin American Studies | ||
Near And Middle Eastern Studies | ||
Russian Studies | ||
Russian, Central European, East European And Eurasian Studies | ||
Southeast Asian Studies | ||
Western European Studies | ||
Women's Studies | ||
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry | ||
Biology/biological Sciences, General | ||
Biotechnology | ||
Ecology | ||
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Mass Communication/media Studies | ||
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General | ||
Computer Programming/programmer, General | ||
Computer Science | ||
Information Science/studies | ||
Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Early Childhood Education And Teaching | ||
Education, General | ||
Elementary Education And Teaching | ||
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching | ||
Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Architectural Engineering | ||
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering | ||
Chemical Engineering | ||
Civil Engineering, General | ||
Computer Engineering, General | ||
Electrical And Electronics Engineering | ||
Engineering Physics/applied Physics | ||
Engineering Science | ||
Engineering, General | ||
Engineering, Other | ||
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering | ||
Geological/geophysical Engineering | ||
Mechanical Engineering | ||
Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental/environmental Engineering Technology/technician | ||
English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General | ||
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Child Development | ||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature | ||
Arabic Language And Literature | ||
Chinese Language And Literature | ||
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | ||
Comparative Literature | ||
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General | ||
French Language And Literature | ||
German Language And Literature | ||
Italian Language And Literature | ||
Japanese Language And Literature | ||
Latin Language And Literature | ||
Modern Greek Language And Literature | ||
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | ||
Russian Language And Literature | ||
Spanish Language And Literature | ||
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Community Health And Preventive Medicine | ||
Public Health, General | ||
History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General | ||
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies | ||
Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Applied Mathematics, General | ||
Mathematics, General | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Behavioral Sciences | ||
Biopsychology | ||
Cognitive Science, General | ||
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis | ||
Human Computer Interaction | ||
Mathematics And Computer Science | ||
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||
Nutrition Sciences | ||
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution | ||
Science, Technology And Society | ||
Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies | ||
Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Jewish/judaic Studies | ||
Philosophy | ||
Religion/religious Studies | ||
Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Astronomy | ||
Astrophysics | ||
Chemical Physics | ||
Chemistry, General | ||
Geology/earth Science, General | ||
Physics, General | ||
Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Clinical Psychology | ||
Developmental And Child Psychology | ||
Experimental Psychology | ||
Psychology, General | ||
Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General | ||
Archeology | ||
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics | ||
Economics, General | ||
International Relations And Affairs | ||
Political Science And Government, General | ||
Sociology, General | ||
Urban Studies/affairs | ||
Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation | ||
Art/art Studies, General | ||
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | ||
Film/cinema/media Studies | ||
Fine/studio Arts, General | ||
Intermedia/multimedia | ||
Music History, Literature, And Theory | ||
Music Theory And Composition | ||
Music, General | ||
Musicology And Ethnomusicology | ||
Theatre Literature, History And Criticism |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
34,003
Applied
3,444
Accepted
6,877
Enrolled
Female Admissions
18,669
Females Applied
1,905
Females Accepted
10%
Male Admissions
13,955
Males Applied
1,416
Males Accepted
10%
Applying
75
Application Fee
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below) |
Recommended |
Interview |
Other requirements: | Common Application or Coalition Application or QuestBridge Application, the Tufts Supplement |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | January 4th | April 1st | |
Early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | March 15th | May 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 710 | 760 | ||
SAT Math | 750 | 790 | ||
ACT Composite | 33 | 35 |
Financial Aid
57,962
Avg. Financial Aid Package
56,797
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
76,596
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
2,677
Avg. Loan Aid
1,244
Avg. Grant Aid
56,241
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
8%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
6,877
Total Undergrad students
12%
International Students
71%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 10.14% |
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Black or African American | 6.55% |
White or Caucasian | 41.99% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.03% |
Asian | 16.64% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.13% |
Two or more races | 7.92% |
Other | 4.34% |
Gender
Male (43.86%)
Female (56.14%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing International housing |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 60% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Spring Fling and Supershow
Homecoming, Spring Fling and Supershow
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Leonard Carmichael Society (community service), Tufts Dance Collective, Intramural Sports, Tufts Daily (newspaper) and Tufts Mountain Club
Leonard Carmichael Society (community service), Tufts Dance Collective, Intramural Sports, Tufts Daily (newspaper) and Tufts Mountain Club
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
security lighting, call boxes to campus police
security lighting, call boxes to campus police
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | Division 3 | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | No |
Crew | No | Division 3 | No |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | No |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Football | Division 3 | No | |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Ice Hockey | Division 3 | No | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 3 | No | |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rowing | Division 3 | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | No |
Squash | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Water Polo | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Crew | No | Division 3 | No |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | Division 3 | No | |
Field Hockey | Division 3 | No | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | No | No | No |
Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 3 | No | |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rowing | No | No | No |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | Division 3 | No | |
Squash | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | Division 3 | No | |
Water Polo | No | No |
Faculty
288
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 192
Part-time - 96
Male - 54
Female - 187
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