Tufts University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 9%
Average High School GPA: 4.0
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1450-1530
ACT Range: 33-35
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 6,800
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Liberal
In-State Tuition: $67,844
Out-of-State Tuition: $67,844
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Medford, Massachusetts
Setting: Suburban
U.S. Region: Northeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 30°F (-1°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 74°F (23°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 47 inches (1,195mm)
Nearest Airport: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) — Approximately 8 miles (20-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram:@tuftsuniversity
Swim team instagram: @tuftsswimdive
Twitter:@TuftsUniversity
Facebook:Tufts University
LinkedIn:Tufts University
YouTube:Tufts University
TikTok: @tufts
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University Athletics
NCAA Division III
New England Small College Athletic Conference
Nickname: Jumbos
Mascot: Jumbo the Elephant
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Hamilton Pool
Head Coach: Adam Hoyt
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #7
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #2 in New England Small College Athletic Conference
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #11
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #2 in New England Small College Athletic Conference
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U.S. News College Rankings
#37 in National Universities (tie)
#57 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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Forbes Top Colleges
#36 In Private Colleges
#41 In Research Universities
#21 In The Northeast
America's Best Employers By State 2021
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A+
Diversity: A+
Athletics: B
Professors: A
Dorms: C+
Student Life: A-
Value: A-
Campus: B
Party Scene: B
Location: A
Campus Food: A
Safety: B+
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #67 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #532 of 1,332
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