Tufts University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$69,146

4.2% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$32,367

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

11.5%

34,432 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

13,599

91.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

93.6%

1,441 Graduates

About

Tufts University is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, MA. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Tufts University were Dentistry (233 degrees awarded), Medicine (187 degrees), and Veterinary Medicine (97 degrees).

In 2024, 4,485 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tufts University. 60.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,021 degrees), 3.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (670 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Tufts University is $69,146, which is $37,226 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Tufts University is $69,146, which is $37,226 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,367.

In 2024, 41% of undergraduate students attending Tufts University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$69,146

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Tufts University was $69,146. The cost of tuition at Tufts University is $37,226 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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

Average Net Price

$32,367

2024 Value

2.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Tufts University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,367. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Tufts University grew by 2.9%.

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

$17,660

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Tufts University was of $17,660 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.26% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

41% of undergraduate students at Tufts University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.5% with respect to 2023, when 40% 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.

Admissions

Tufts University received 34,432 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.26% annual growth. Out of those 34,432 applicants, 3,957 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 11.5% acceptance rate.

There were 13,599 students enrolled at Tufts University in 2024. 40% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Tufts University has an overall enrollment yield of 45.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

11.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

3,957

Accepted Out of 34,432

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Tufts University was 11.5% (3,957 admissions from 34,432 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 10.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 1.26%, while admissions grew by 14.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Tufts University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

40%

Submission Percentage (2024)

716

Scores Submitted (2024)

40% of enrolled first-time students at Tufts University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Tufts University had a total enrollment of 13,599 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Tufts University is 12,409 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,190. This means that 91.2% of students enrolled at Tufts University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tufts University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.7% White, 15.9% Asian, 9.66% Hispanic or Latino, 6.3% Black or African American, 6.12% Two or More Races, 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0588% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Tufts University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.2%), followed by White Male (20%) and Asian Female (10.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.2%), followed by White Male (15.1%) and Asian Female (9.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tufts University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,599 students. The full-time enrollment at Tufts University is 12,409 and the part-time enrollment is 1,190. This means that 91.2% of students enrolled at Tufts University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% 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

95%

2024 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 95%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), 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 (2024)

White
5,813 enrolled students
Asian
2,161 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,313 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tufts University is 42.7% White, 15.9% Asian, 9.66% Hispanic or Latino, 6.3% Black or African American, 6.12% Two or More Races, 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0588% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% 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, 600 students (4.41%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 915 more women than men received degrees from Tufts University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tufts University is white (2,021 degrees awarded). There were 3.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (670 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Tufts University is Dentistry (233 degrees awarded), followed by Medicine (187 degrees) and Veterinary Medicine (97 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (693 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (484 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (55 degrees).

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 (466,547 people), Other managers (407,641 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (391,361 people), Postsecondary teachers (228,697 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (216,587 people).

The most specialized majors at Tufts University in 2024 are Social Sciences (693 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (484 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (55 degrees), Biology (453 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (71 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Tufts University are Social Sciences (693 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (484 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (55 degrees), Biology (453 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (71 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (685,097 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (564,406 people), Elementary & secondary schools (550,551 people), Legal services (315,121 people), and Computer Systems Design (296,209 people).

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 (2024)

Computer Science
195 degrees awarded
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
189 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
155 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Tufts University was Computer Science with 195 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,785

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,700

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,785 degrees were awarded to men at Tufts University, which is 0.661 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,700).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 201 degrees were awarded to men at Tufts University in Computer Science, which is 1.79 times more than the 112 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 180 degrees were awarded to men at Tufts University in International Relations & Affairs, which is 1.17 times more than the 154 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

90%

100% Completion Time

94%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 90% of students graduating from Tufts University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 94% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (97.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Tufts University is Female and Asian (97.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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, 3.13% of graduates (45 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,021 degrees awarded
Asian
670 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
404 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tufts University is white (2,021 degrees awarded). There were 3.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (670 degrees).

3.9% of degree recipients (175 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,480 degrees awarded
White Female
1,319 degrees awarded
White Female
1,295 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tufts University is white female (1,480 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,319 degrees).

Operations

Tufts University has an endowment valued at nearly $2.53B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 256M (10.1%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Tufts University had a total salary expenditure of 1.23B. Tufts University employs 270 Assistant professors, 243 Professors and 197 Associate professors. Most academics at Tufts University are Female Assistant professor (173), Male Professor (158), and Female Lecturer (118).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tufts University are: Management, with 596 employees, Service, with 565 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 530 employees.

Endowment

$2.53B

2024 Endowment

5.33%

growth from 2023

Tufts University has an endowment valued at about $2.53B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Tufts University grew 5.33% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.28B 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.

Salary Expenditure

$556M

2024 Salaries

7.74%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Tufts University paid a median of $556M in salaries, which represents 45.3% of their overall expenditure ($1.23B) and a 7.74% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.59% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.04% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$127M

Instructional Salaries

903

Number of Employees

In 2024, Tufts University paid a total of $127M to 903 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tufts University were Management with 596 employees, Service with 565 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 530 employees.

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