by our College Data Analytics TeamTufts University is a private not-for-profit institution in Medford, Massachusetts enrolling 7,061 undergraduates. It accepts 12% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 94%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #43 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 1%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Tufts University ranks #43 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 1%.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
Tufts University was awarded 760 badges in the 2027 rankings.
College Factual ranked Tufts as #43 out of 5,159 colleges and universities in the country on its 2027 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 1% of all schools in the nation!
Within the state, Tufts holds the #4 spot on the Best Colleges in Massachusetts ranking.
See all of the rankings for Tufts University.
Tufts University has a very low acceptance rate of 12%, making it one of the most selective out of all the colleges and universities in the nation. It’s probably a good idea to apply to other schools in addition to Tufts just in case you don’t make the cut.
About 40% of students accepted to Tufts submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 720 and 770. Math scores were between 750 and 790.
Tufts received ACT scores from 19% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 33 and 35.
Learn more about Tufts University admissions.
At Tufts, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 10 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Tufts University is 64%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate of 96% tells us that most first-year, full-time students like Tufts University enough to come back for another year. This is a fair bit higher than the national average of 68%. That’s certainly something to check off in the good column about the school.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at Tufts for first-time, full-time students is 94%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Tufts University.
The current enrollment includes 7,061 undergraduates at Tufts.
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The overall average net price of Tufts is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11,284 | $9,811 | $14,923 | $23,311 | $58,570 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Tufts, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At Tufts, approximately 19% of students took out student loans averaging $4,781 a year. That adds up to $19,124 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 1.5%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Tufts University.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Tufts University with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $83,214 in their early years. This is good news for future Tufts University graduates since it is 69% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at Tufts University make the most money.
Tufts University is an private not-for-profit institution situated in Medford, Massachusetts. Medford is considered a suburb and offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of a city center. Get more details about the location of Tufts University.
Get in touch with Tufts University can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Phone: | 6176285000 |
| Website: | www.tufts.edu |
| Wikipedia: | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tufts_University |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/tuftsu |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/TuftsUniversity |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 27 majors graduated from Tufts University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 4,745 | NA |
| Computer Science | 379 | $96,349 |
| General Biology | 319 | $37,072 |
| International Relations & Security | 300 | $56,640 |
| Economics | 244 | $63,321 |
| Dentistry | 241 | $98,934 |
| Medicine | 201 | $59,695 |
| Public Health | 156 | $55,855 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 156 | $25,611 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 119 | $34,754 |
364 students took at least one online class at Tufts University.
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
Learn more about online learning at Tufts University.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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