Tufts University Admission
Application Fee
$75
Graduate Application Fee
$85
Acceptance Rate
10.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
50.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,695
SAT Scores
1,510
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 34,882 students have applied and 3,381 students have allowed to admit to Tufts University (Acceptance rate: 9.69%). Tufts's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 50.13 % where 1,695 students have finally enrolled out of 3,381 admitted students.
Tufts acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Vanderbilt University and Carnegie Mellon University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 9.83%).
Tufts enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 50.00%).
How to Apply to Tufts University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Tufts. Tufts offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.tufts.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.commonapp.org/ |
| Financial Aid | https://students.tufts.edu/financial-services |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/tufts |
| Veterans Tuition | https://provost.tufts.edu/institutionalresearch/veterans |
| Disability Service | https://students.tufts.edu/health-wellness/medical-services/provided-services/support-services-and-policies |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Tufts and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Tufts University is 1,510 and the average ACT score is 34. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Tufts University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,530). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | 1,510 | 34 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,530 | 34 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts | 1,237 | 81 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Tufts University, 631 students submitted SAT scores (37% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,510 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 710 | 740 | 760 |
| Mathematics | 740 | 770 | 790 |
| Total | 1,450 | 1,510 | 1,550 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Tufts University, 315 students submitted ACT scores (19% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 34 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tufts Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Tufts University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |