At a glance
Average net price
$39,998
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
93.5%
Admission rate
11%
Undergrad size
7,061
In-state tuition
$70,704
Out-of-state tuition
$70,704
Cost of attendance
$88,300
Median earnings (10y)
$83,214
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,513
- ACT midpoint
- 34
- Retention
- 95.5%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (41%), social sciences (29%), humanities & arts (27%).
- STEM41%
- Health3%
- Humanities & arts27%
- Social sciences29%
- Social sciences20.6%~1,455 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering13.2%~934 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary12.1%~856 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Biological sciences11.7%~823 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science10.8%~762 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~581 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology6.0%~422 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~246 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Mathematics2.4%~172 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.1%~146 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~146 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.8%~125 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~99 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~90 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~78 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture0.5%~39 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Master's | 476 | $67,508 | — |
| Dentistry. | First professional | 464 | $98,934 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 415 | $63,321 | $17,850 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 408 | $59,695 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 382 | $96,349 | $15,500 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 286 | $46,957 | $16,375 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 285 | $36,282 | $16,250 |
| Biology, General. | Master's | 244 | $38,180 | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master's | 210 | $120,961 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine. | First professional | 196 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Master's | 189 | $56,275 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 187 | $34,754 | $15,875 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Master's | 173 | $55,022 | — |
| Public Health. | Master's | 155 | $64,852 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 152 | $44,879 | $17,725 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 150 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 148 | $42,060 | $18,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 145 | $70,008 | $16,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 143 | $24,615 | $25,250 |
| Biopsychology. | Bachelor's | 130 | $36,067 | $19,000 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences. | Graduate certificate | 121 | $210,928 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 110 | — | $15,500 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 106 | $28,976 | $18,050 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 106 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 98 | $104,612 | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 96 | $33,199 | $15,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 94 | $35,452 | $16,170 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 91 | — | — |
| Human Computer Interaction. | Bachelor's | 89 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 85 | — | $17,750 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 80 | $38,566 | $14,935 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 74 | $36,693 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 74 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 73 | $32,079 | $14,670 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Master's | 73 | $32,034 | — |
| Cognitive Science. | Bachelor's | 72 | $43,242 | $18,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor's | 66 | $34,369 | — |
| Economics. | Master's | 66 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 66 | $47,243 | $15,750 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 62 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Tufts University
Tufts University is a large institution located in Medford, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 7,061 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Engineering, Interdisciplinary.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Tufts University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $39,998 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $70,704 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $88,300 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 93.5%, a strong completion outcome. 95.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $83,214 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Tufts University confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Engineering, Interdisciplinary. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (41% of credentials), social sciences (29% of credentials), humanities & arts (27% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Tufts University accepts 11% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,513. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 34.
Location & campus
Set in Medford, Massachusetts (suburb), Tufts University draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Tufts University
Q.How much does Tufts University cost?
The average net price at Tufts University is $39,998 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $88,300.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Tufts University?
Tufts University has a 6-year graduation rate of 93.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Tufts University?
Tufts University admits 11% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Tufts University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Tufts University graduate earns $83,214 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Tufts University?
Published tuition is $70,704 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Tufts University located?
Tufts University is located in Medford, Massachusetts (ZIP 02155).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Tufts University at their official website.