Tufts University

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$57,324

3.9% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$26,280

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

1.26%

Default Rate

2019 Acceptance Rate

15%

22,766 Applicants

2019 Enrolled Students

11,878

91.9% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

92.6%

1,210 Graduates

About

Tufts University is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, MA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Tufts University were Computer Science (183 degrees awarded), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (174 degrees), and International Relations & Affairs (156 degrees).

In 2019, 3,979 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tufts University. 57.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,250 degrees), 4.83 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (466 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Tufts University is $57,324, which is $28,824 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,500).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Tufts University is $57,324, which is $28,824 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,280.

In 2019, 41% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 21% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$57,324

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Tufts University was $57,324. The cost of tuition at Tufts University is $28,824 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Tufts University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,280

2019 Value

2.03%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Tufts University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,280. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Tufts University grew by 2.03%.

This chart compares the average net price of Tufts University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,560

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Tufts University was of $14,560 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of room and board increased by 3.6% between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Tufts University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

21%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

41% of undergraduate students at Tufts University received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 2.38% with respect to 2018, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tufts University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.26%

2017 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Tufts University was 1.26%, which represents 20 out of the 1586 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Tufts University received 22,766 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 5.88% annual growth. Out of those 22,766 applicants, 3,404 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 15% acceptance rate.

There were 11,878 students enrolled at Tufts University in 2019, and 56% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Tufts University has an overall enrollment yield of 47.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

15%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

3,404

Accepted Out of 22,766

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Tufts University was 15% (3,404 admissions from 22,766 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 14.6%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants grew by 5.88%, while admissions grew by 8.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Tufts University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

56%

Submission Percentage

906

Scores Submitted

56% of enrolled first-time students at Tufts University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Tufts University has a total enrollment of 11,878 students. The full-time enrollment at Tufts University is 10,919 students and the part-time enrollment is 959. This means that 91.9% of students enrolled at Tufts University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tufts University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52% White, 14.1% Asian, 7.44% Hispanic or Latino, 4.67% Black or African American, 4.38% Two or More Races, 0.0926% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0337% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Tufts University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.1%), followed by White Male (25.9%) and Asian Female (8.71%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.9%), followed by White Male (20%) and Asian Female (8.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tufts University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,878 students. The full-time enrollment at Tufts University is 10,919 and the part-time enrollment is 959. This means that 91.9% of students enrolled at Tufts University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Tufts University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

96%

2019 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Tufts University was 96%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (83%), Tufts University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Tufts University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
6,174
Asian
1,670
Hispanic or Latino
884

The enrolled student population at Tufts University is 52% White, 14.1% Asian, 7.44% Hispanic or Latino, 4.67% Black or African American, 4.38% Two or More Races, 0.0926% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0337% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 50.3% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.48% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 514 students (4.33%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 595 more women than men received degrees from Tufts University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tufts University is white (2,250 degrees awarded). There were 4.83 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (466 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Tufts University is Computer Science (183 degrees awarded), followed by Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (174 degrees) and International Relations & Affairs (156 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Tufts University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Social Sciences (773 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (304 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (92 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tufts University are Physicians (443,881 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (350,746 people), Other managers (346,214 people), Postsecondary teachers (226,292 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (203,095 people).

The most specialized majors at Tufts University are Social Sciences (773 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (304 degrees), Language & Linguistics (92 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (40 degrees), and Biology (381 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tufts University are Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Surgeons, Dentists, Actuaries, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tufts University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (595,607 people), Elementary & secondary schools (535,993 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (533,443 people), Legal services (274,924 people), and Offices of physicians (246,196 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Tufts University.

Most Common

Computer Science
183 degree-majorss awarded
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
174 degree-majorss awarded
International Relations & Affairs
156 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Tufts University was Computer Science with 183 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Tufts University according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

1,692

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

2,287

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 1,692 degrees were awarded to men at Tufts University, which is 0.74 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,287).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Tufts University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 205 degrees were awarded to men at Tufts University in International Relations & Affairs, which is 0.99 times less than the 207 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 207 degrees were awarded to women at Tufts University in International Relations & Affairs, which is 1.01 times more than the 205 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

87%

100% Completion Time

93%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 87% of students graduating from Tufts University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 93% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 94% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Tufts University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8.51% of graduates (103 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,250 degrees awarded
Asian
466 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
224 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tufts University is white (2,250 degrees awarded). There were 4.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (466 degrees).

3.82% of degree recipients (152 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
1,256 degrees awarded
White Male
994 degrees awarded
Asian Female
280 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Tufts University is white female (1,256 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (994 degrees).

Operations

Tufts University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.87B, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $84.3M (4.51%), compared to the 4.24% average return ($13.2M on $311M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2019, Tufts University had a total salary expenditure of $941M. Tufts University employs 250 Professors, 226 Assistant professors, and 189 Associate professors. Most academics at Tufts University are Male Professors (169), Female Assistant professors(126), and Male Associate professors (109).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tufts University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 517 employees, Management, with 485 employees, and Service with 462 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$1.87B

2019 Endowment

1.19%

growth from 2018

Tufts University has an endowment valued at about $1.87B, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Tufts University grew 1.19% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.56B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Tufts University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$136M - Federal
$1.93M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, Tufts University received $136M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.93M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$426M

2019 Salaries

1.24%

growth from 2018

In 2019, Tufts University paid a median of $426M in salaries, which represents 45.3% of their overall expenditure ($941M) and a 1.24% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.6% growth from 2017 and a 7.69% growth from 2016.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.4% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$104M

Instructional Salaries

826

Number of Employees

In 2019, Tufts University paid a total of $104M to 826 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71.1M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

250 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

517 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Tufts University were Professor with 250 employees; Assistant professor with 226 employees; and Assistant professor with 189 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tufts University were Office and Administrative Support with 517 employees; Management with 485 employees; and Service with 462 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Tufts University was Male Professor with 169 employees, Female Assistant professor with 126 employees, and Male Associate professor with 109 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Tufts University.

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