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Students attend Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Tufts University degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Tufts University is known for its programs in engineering, medicine, art studies, and liberal arts.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Tufts University only let in 28% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 660. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 670 and 740. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Tufts University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 9,776 students at the school (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at Tufts University. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Tufts University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the New England Small College Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Tufts University
Medford, MA 02155-5555
General Phone: (617) 628-5000
Admissions Phone: (617) 627-3170
Financial Aid Phone: (617) 627-2000
http://www.tufts.edu
Tufts University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,008 | international relations, economics, English, political science, history, interdisciplinary studies, urban studies, social studies, ... |
| Medicine | 505 | dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine, public health courses, dental clinical sciences, medical scientist, neuroscience, pharmaceutics and drug design |
| Engineering | 273 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, engineering management, civil engineering, engineering, archeology, various engineering courses, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 160 | teacher education and development, teacher education |
| Science | 138 | biology, chemistry, physics, animal genetics, bacteriology, biochemistry, cell biology, anatomical sciences, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 137 | psychology, educational psychology, clinical psychology, social psychology |
| Art Studies | 120 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 105 | nutrition sciences, occupational therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 79 | computer and info science, computer engineering, computer science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 31 | philosophy, religion |
| Family And Social Work | 23 | public policy analysis |
| Fine Arts | 22 | art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics |
| Business And Management | 15 | business administration |
| Music | 13 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 13 | drama |
| Architecture And Planning | 9 | architecture |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | biomedical tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 2 | community health |
Number of programs and degrees for Tufts University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,240 | 57 |
| Master's degree | 897 | 40 |
| First-professional degree | 408 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 91 | 25 |
| Post-master's certificate | 38 | 3 |
In 2005, Tufts University had a total enrollment of 9,776 students (9,210 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 52% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| First Professional | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 23% |
| New York | 16% |
| Foreign countries | 8% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Connecticut | 6% |
| California | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Maine | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
Tufts University offers campus housing for 3,415 of its 9,210 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Medford, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15,536 | 4,398 | 28% | 1,365 | 31% |
| Men | 6,760 | 2,169 | 32% | 682 | 31% |
| Women | 8,776 | 2,229 | 25% | 683 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 660 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 670 | 740 |
| ACT Verbal | 28 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 32 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (617) 627-3170
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,621 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,621 |
| Room and board | $ 9,397 |
| Room charge | $ 4,827 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,570 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,182 |
Financial Aid:
Tufts University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 221900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (617) 627-2000
Tufts University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 23 | $127,635 | 7 | $113,266 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 21 | $104,557 | 10 | $98,511 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 47 | $84,401 | 37 | $77,271 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 91 | $99,979 | 55 | $85,582 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 114 | $111,733 | 36 | $105,457 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 81 | $85,063 | 50 | $77,157 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 34 | $64,496 | 45 | $62,938 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 30 | $52,546 | 46 | $52,830 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 260 | $90,158 | 178 | $72,819 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Track | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Studies
Japanese Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
MEDICINE
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Public Health, Other
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Nutrition Sciences
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Animal Genetics
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tufts University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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