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OVERVIEW
Tufts University
Medford, MA
Tufts, founded in 1852, is a private, comprehensive university. Its 150-acre campus is located in Medford, a suburb of Boston.
Web Site
www.tufts.edu/
Institution Type
Private
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
5,177
Women
2,618 (50.6%)
Men
2,559 (49.4%)
Graduate Students
5,740
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Most difficult
Overall Admission Rate
17% of 19,059 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission
Deadline
January 1
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
726 average
690-770 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
712 average
680-750 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing
720 average
680-770 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
32 average
30-33 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
Important
X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
$65,900
Tuition and Fees
$50,604
Room and Board
$13,094
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Freshman Award
$42,770
Average Indebtedness of
2011 Graduates
$26,616
Considered
Not Considered
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
719
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 25% of classes
10-19 students: 43% of classes
20-29 students: 13% of classes
30-39 students: 8% of classes
40-49 students: 3% of classes
50-99 students: 4% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Medford Population
57,170
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Boston
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
99% of freshmen, 63% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Jumbos
Sororities
16.8% of women participate
Fraternities
19% of men participate
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
11.9% Asian
4.4% Black/African-American
7.3% Hispanic/Latino
4.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
62.1% White
9.4% Unknown
International Students
8.1% from 72 countries
First-Year Students Returning
96.3%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
87.6%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
91%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Most Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over
29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and
GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is
required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
English
4
Mathematics
4
Science
4
Foreign Language
3
Social Studies
4
Recommended
Units
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
SAT or ACT
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
Required
February 1
SAT Subject
Tests Only
4
ACT Writing Test Policy
Writing component required
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
Not reported
History
Academic Electives
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
City, State, Zip
Medford, MA 02155
Phone
(617) 627-3170
Fax
(617) 627-3860
E-mail
undergraduate.admissions@tufts.edu
Early Admission
Regular Admission
Deadline
January 1
Application Fee
$70
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
April 1
Accept Offer of
Admission
May 1
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Waiting List Used
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 1, January 1
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
December 15, February 15
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
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Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Accepted, supplemental forms
required
Interview
Not required
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Required for all freshmen
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Other
Common Application, the Tufts
Supplement, and standardized
testing required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is a consideration in
the admissions process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Important
Considered
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
Character/Personal Qualities
X
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
Work Experience
Not Considered
X
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
17% of 19,059 applicants were admitted
Women
15% of 11,049 applicants were admitted
Men
20% of 8,010 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,361 (41%) of 3,287 admitted students enrolled
Women
680 (41%) of 1,646 admitted students enrolled
Men
681 (41%) of 1,641 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
39% of 1720 applicants were admitted
Early Action
Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position
Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
726 average
690-770 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
70%
Score of 600 - 700
28%
Score of 500 - 600
3%
Score of 400 - 500
0%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Critical Reading
712 average
680-750 range of middle 50%
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA
Not reported
3.75 and Above
Not reported
3.50 - 3.74
Not reported
3.25 - 3.49
Not reported
3.00 - 3.24
Not reported
2.50 - 2.99
Not reported
2.00 - 2.49
Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
32 average
30-33 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
64%
Score of 600 - 700
31%
Score of 30 - 36
83%
Score of 500 - 600
5%
Score of 24 - 29
17%
Score of 400 - 500
0%
Score of 18 - 23
0%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
720 average
680-770 range of middle 50%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
SAT Writing
Score of 700 - 800
70%
Score of 600 - 700
27%
Score of 500 - 600
3%
Score of 400 - 500
0%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 90%
Top quarter: 99%
Top half: 100%
National Merit Scholar
5%
Valedictorian
5%
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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MONEY
MATTERS
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
$65,900
Books and Supplies
$800
Tuition and Fees
$50,604
Other Expenses
$1,402
Room and Board
$13,094
Payment Plans
Installment plan
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
studentservices@ase.tufts.edu
Application Deadline
February 15
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Award Notification
On or about April 1
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Federal and Institutional
Methodologies
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 002219
Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile
$25 for first college, $16 each additional
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
716 (53.1%) of freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants
2,337 (45.4%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Need
573 (80.0%) of applicants
Found to Have Need
2,026 (39.3%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
564 (98.4%) of applicants with
financial need
Received Financial Aid
1,995 (98.5%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
564 (100.0%) of aid recipients
Need Fully Met
1,995 (100.0%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
100%
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
100%
Average Award
$42,770
Average Award
$40,168
Need-Based Gift
Received by 544 (96.5%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$40,300
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,889 (94.7%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$37,147
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 493 (87.4%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$3,900
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 1,815 (91.0%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$5,489
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 30 (5.3%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 100 (5.0%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
30 (2.2%) of freshmen had no
financial need and received merit
aid, average amount $500
Merit-Based Gift
100 (1.9%) of undergraduates
had no financial need and
received merit aid, average
amount $500
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MATTERS
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
40%
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates
$26,616
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
8.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
1.0%
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins
loans
State Loans
Other Loans
College/university loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
100
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
$1,866
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog
PROFILE
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ACADEMICS
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics, General
Arabic Language and Literature
Archeology
Architectural Engineering
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Asian Studies/Civilization
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Developmental and Child Psychology
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Economics, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Elementary Education and Teaching
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
Engineering Science
Engineering, General
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Mathematics, General
Mechanical Engineering
Modern Greek Language and Literature
Music, General
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Philosophy
Behavioral Sciences
Biochemistry
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Engineering, Other
English Language and Literature, General
Environmental Studies
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Physics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Psychology, General
Public Health, General
Biopsychology
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry, General
Experimental Psychology
French Language and Literature
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Geology/Earth Science, General
Child Development
Chinese Language and Literature
Civil Engineering, General
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Religion/Religious Studies
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics,
General
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and
Linguistics, General
Italian Studies
Japanese Language and Literature
Clinical Psychology
Sociology
Southeast Asian Studies
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines
Social sciences, Engineering, Biological/life sciences, Visual and
performing arts, Psychology
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
New England Conservatory of Music (BA or BS and BM), School
of the Museum of Fine Arts (BA or BS and BFA)
Special Programs
Double major, Independent study, Student-designed major,
Teacher certification, Internships, Semester at sea, Washington
semester
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
No online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
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ACADEMICS
FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
719
Part-Time Faculty
342
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
93%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 25% of classes
10-19 students: 43% of classes
20-29 students: 13% of classes
30-39 students: 8% of classes
40-49 students: 3% of classes
50-99 students: 4% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 26% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 42% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 27% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 4% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
2,551,167
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
110
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually
impaired services, wheelchair access
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ACADEMICS
GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy, Master of Public Policy,
Master of Arts in Humanitarian Assistance, Master of Arts, Master of Laws, Master of Engineering, Master of Public Health, Master
of International Business, Master of Physician Assistant, Master of Science in Engineering Management
Master's Programs of Study
Analytical Chemistry
Animal Sciences
Archaeology
Art Education
Art History
Art/Fine Arts
Astrophysics
Bioengineering
Bioinformatics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Biomedical Engineering
Elementary Education
Engineering Management
Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
English
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Management and Policy
Environmental Sciences
Environmental and Occupational Health
Epidemiology
Ergonomics and Human Factors
Family and Consumer Sciences-General
Middle School Education
Museum Education
Museum Studies
Music
Neuroscience
Nutrition
Occupational Therapy
Oral and Dental Sciences
Organic Chemistry
Pathology
Pharmacology
Biostatistics
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Physics
French
Geotechnical Engineering
German
Hazardous Materials Management
Philosophy
Physical Chemistry
Physician Assistant Studies
Physics
Chemistry
Child Development
Child and Family Studies
Civil Engineering
Health Communication
History
Human Development
Infectious Diseases
Psychology--General
Public Health--General
Public Policy
Reproductive Biology
Classics
Clinical Research
Cognitive Sciences
Computer Science
Inorganic Chemistry
International Affairs
International Business
International Development
School Psychology
Science Education
Secondary Education
Structural Engineering
Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Education--General
International Health
Law
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Theater
Urban Studies
Urban and Regional Planning
Veterinary Medicine
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Public Health, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Medicine,
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Doctoral Programs of Study
Allopathic Medicine
Analytical Chemistry
Art Education
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Bioinformatics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Biomedical Engineering
Biostatistics
Biotechnology
Cell Biology
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
English
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Management and Policy
Environmental Sciences
Environmental and Occupational Health
Epidemiology
Ergonomics and Human Factors
Family and Consumer Sciences-General
Genetics
Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Middle School Education
Molecular Biology
Molecular Physiology
Museum Education
Museum Studies
Neuroscience
Nutrition
Occupational Therapy
Organic Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Child Development
Geotechnical Engineering
Hazardous Materials Management
Health Communication
History
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physical Chemistry
Physician Assistant Studies
Child and Family Studies
Civil Engineering
Clinical Research
Cognitive Sciences
Human Development
Immunology
Infectious Diseases
Inorganic Chemistry
Physics
Psychology--General
Public Health--General
Reproductive Biology
Computer Science
Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies
Dentistry
Developmental Biology
International
International
International
International
Science Education
Secondary Education
Structural Engineering
Theater
Early Childhood Education
Education--General
Law
Mathematics
Affairs
Business
Development
Health
Veterinary Medicine
Water Resources Engineering
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CAMPUS
LIFE
LOCATION AND SETTING
Medford Population
57,170
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Boston
Environment
Small city
Campus Size
150 acres
Getting Around
Campus Map
Map
Nearest Airport
Boston
Nearest Bus Station
Boston
Nearest Train Station
Boston
Weather
Temperature
21.6 average low in January, 76.3
average high in September
Rain
127 rainy days per year
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, single student
apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority
housing
Students in College Housing
99% of freshmen, 63% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
37%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Other
security lighting, call boxes to campus police
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
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CAMPUS
LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Jumbos
School Colors
Brown and blue
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Baseball
Offered
Scholarships Given
x
Basketball
x
x
Crew
x
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
Fencing
x
Field Hockey
x
Football
x
Golf
x
Ice Hockey
x
Lacrosse
x
x
Sailing
x
x
Soccer
x
x
Softball
x
Squash
x
x
Swimming And Diving
x
x
Tennis
x
x
Track And Field
x
x
Volleyball
x
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Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
equestrian sports, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, water polo
Men's Club Sports
equestrian sports, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
badminton, basketball, cheerleading, racquetball, skiing (downhill), soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles,
music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society,
symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Sororities
16.8% of women participate
Fraternities
19% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
5,177
Women
2,618 (50.6%)
Men
2,559 (49.4%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
5,127
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
11.9% Asian
4.4% Black/African-American
7.3% Hispanic/Latino
4.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
62.1% White
9.4% Unknown
International Students
8.1% from 72 countries
Average Age
20
All Graduate Students
5,740
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
96.3%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
87.6%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
91.3%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
92.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
91%
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Business 8%
Law 11%
Medicine 9%
Veterinary Medicine 1%
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