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Founded in 1852, Tufts University consistently ranks in the top 30 colleges overall in U.S. News and World Report and in the top 15 in admissions selectivity.
Tufts is composed of eight schools including professional schools in medicine, dental medicine and veterinary medicine. Tufts’ Fletcher School is one of most prestigious schools for International Affairs.
Famous alumni include New Mexico governor Bill Richardson, late senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Oscar-winning actor William Hurt and eBay founder Pierre Omidyar.
Situated in Medford, MA, Tufts is located a short walk from Davis Square in Somerville and about three miles from Harvard Square in Cambridge and about four miles from downtown Boston.
The school’s sports teams are known as the Jumbos named after the famous elephant from Barnum and Bailey’s circus. P.T. Barnum was a Tufts benefactor in the late 19th century.
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 27% of those who applied in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 670. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 670 and 740.
Tufts University maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. 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 9,758 students at the school (as of 2007).
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
http://www.tufts.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,018 | international relations, economics, political science, English, history, interdisciplinary studies, urban studies, social studies, ... |
| Medicine | 555 | medicine, dentistry, public health courses, veterinary medicine, dental clinical sciences, medical scientist, pharmaceutics and drug design, neuroscience |
| Engineering | 263 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, engineering management, engineering, biomedical engineering, archeology, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 174 | teacher education and development, teacher education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 159 | psychology, educational psychology, clinical psychology |
| Art Studies | 150 | art studies |
| Science | 149 | biology, chemistry, physics, bacteriology, molecular biology, geology, cell biology, animal genetics, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 98 | nutrition sciences, occupational therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 60 | computer and info science, computer science, computer engineering |
| Fine Arts | 36 | art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 30 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 26 | philosophy, religion |
| Family And Social Work | 16 | public policy analysis |
| Business And Management | 13 | business administration |
| Architecture And Planning | 12 | architecture |
| Music | 11 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 11 | drama |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | biomedical tech |
| Medical Administration | 0 | international public health, community health, health services administration, environmental health |
Number of programs and degrees for Tufts University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,361 | 58 |
| Master's degree | 881 | 44 |
| First-professional degree | 404 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 101 | 25 |
| Post-master's certificate | 40 | 2 |
In 2007, Tufts University had a total enrollment of 9,758 students (9,195 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 51% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| First Professional | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 21% |
| New York | 14% |
| California | 9% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| (International Students) | 7% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
Tufts University offers campus housing for 3,634 of its 9,195 (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. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15,387 | 4,229 | 27% | 1,373 | 32% |
| Men | 6,428 | 1,945 | 30% | 666 | 34% |
| Women | 8,937 | 2,284 | 26% | 707 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 670 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 670 | 740 |
| SAT Writing | 670 | 740 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 33 |
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 | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 36,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 36,700 |
| Room and board | $ 10,160 |
| Room charge | $ 5,220 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,940 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,240 |
Financial Aid:
Tufts University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 221900)
Tufts University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 224 | 106 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 55 | 39 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 190 | 170 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 44 | $146,271 | 16 | $131,123 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 37 | $108,499 | 16 | $104,038 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 45 | $93,219 | 48 | $87,517 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $65,493 | 4 | $80,563 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 130 | $114,671 | 84 | $98,639 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 110 | $124,717 | 40 | $116,847 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 63 | $92,671 | 55 | $85,430 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 32 | $73,931 | 28 | $68,969 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 32 | $60,454 | 53 | $57,776 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 238 | $100,511 | 177 | $81,446 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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, 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
Latin 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 ADMINISTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Environmental Health
Health Services Administration
International Public Health/International Health
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
Biological and Physical Sciences
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
(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% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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