by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Tufts University, together with the standard annual tuition and fee figures.
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Those taking courses part-time at Tufts University are billed $2,305 a credit hour.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $2,305 |
Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any financial aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at Tufts University are listed below.
Of that annual total, required fees added up to $1,558; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $69,146 |
| Fees | $1,558 |
| Total | $70,704 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include housing and meals.
Here’s how tuition at Tufts University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $61,646 |
| Two Years Ago | $63,804 |
| One Year Ago | $66,358 |
| Most Recent Year | $69,146 |
Over the most recent year, tuition rose 4.2%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $73,674 the year after.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Tufts University, head to the Tufts University Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Tufts University Tuition & Fees page.