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Tufts University Healthcare Programs

Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Medford, MA. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Tufts University Rankings

Tufts University appears in the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 2	State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality	#1 of 3	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#1 of 12	State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality	#1 of 32	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#2 of 120	State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality	#2 of 52	Nationwide
College Major Best Value	#2 of 2	State — Massachusetts
College Major Best Value	#4 of 4	Region — New England

Where Is Tufts University?

Contact information for Tufts University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Phone:	6176285000
Website:	www.tufts.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.tufts.edu/
Financial Aid:	students.tufts.edu/financial-services

How Do I Get Into Tufts University?

You can apply to Tufts University online at: https://www.commonapp.org/

Tufts University is classified as Highly Selective (10-20%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Tufts University

Here’s what Tufts University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Tufts University?

Tufts University has an acceptance rate of 12%, which means it is very selective and competitive. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 46% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

40% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 19% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Tufts University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 720 and 770. Math scores were between 750 and 790.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1470 to 1560. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Tufts University ranged between 33 and 35.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Tufts University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	14,314	1,633	11%
Women	18,839	2,189	12%

Can I Afford Tufts University?

The average net price after aid at Tufts University is $35,435. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$69,146
In-State Fees	$1,558
Out-of-State Tuition	$69,146
Out-of-State Fees	$1,558
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$70,704
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$70,704

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 25% of students at Tufts University receive some form of financial aid (1,735 students).

Approximately 41% of students at Tufts University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $52,946 per student.

12% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,858.

Student Loan Debt

19% of Tufts University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $4,781 per year.

Tufts University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 7,639 students enrolled at Tufts University. Tufts University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,804 undergraduate students at Tufts University, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Tufts University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,136
Black or African American	415
Hispanic	694
White	2,762
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	530
Non-Resident	850

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Tufts University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	397
New York	229
California	168
New Jersey	103
Connecticut	94

Additionally, approximately 12.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Tufts University Graduate Student Diversity

6,397 of Tufts University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Tufts University, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Tufts University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	959
Black or African American	415
Hispanic	582
White	2,891
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	275
Non-Resident	1,100

Online Learning at Tufts University

Tufts University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

361 undergraduate students at Tufts University took at least one online class — of those, 3 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 724 students took at least one online class and 466 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Tufts University

Below are the healthcare majors are available at Tufts University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Dentistry	—	—	—	233
Medicine	—	—	—	187
Public Health	81	69	2	153
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	—	2	—	119
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences	—	15	—	75
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	—	48	—	48
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	—	—	—	27
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies	—	4	—	25
Medical Illustration and Informatics	—	13	—	13
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration	—	8	2	10

Academic Programs at Tufts University

Tufts University offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Tufts University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.