Tufts University: Acceptance Rate, Fees & Courses

Tufts University is a private, non-sectarian research university founded in 1852 in Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts, United States, a short ride from downtown Boston. Tufts University operates across four campuses: 

• The main Medford/Somerville campus for undergraduate and most graduate study
• A Boston campus for the health sciences schools and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts
• A campus in Grafton for the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
• Tufts European Centre in Talloires, France.

Tufts enrolled 13,005 full-time undergraduate and graduate students in the 2024-25 academic year, a 14% increase over five years. The university has held accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education since 1929. What sets Tufts apart from most private US research universities is its financial aid commitment: Tufts meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for every admitted undergraduate regardless of citizenship status.

Tufts University Acceptance Rate

Tufts University's acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 is 10%. The university accepted roughly 3,600 students from a pool of 36,000 first-year undergraduate applicants. A year earlier, for the Class of 2029, the acceptance rate was 10.5% from a pool of 34,400 applicants. Tufts University has maintained a selective admissions process over recent years, with its acceptance rate hovering around 10%.

Tufts does not publish a combined Early Decision versus Regular Decision acceptance rate. Acceptance rates for graduate programmes also vary by school.

Tufts University Rankings 2026-2027

Tufts University maintains a strong position across leading university rankings, securing a place among the top 40 national universities in the US and within the top 300 globally in several international rankings. 

Tufts University Fees & Cost for Indian Students

The cost of studying at Tufts University for undergraduate students is $97,152, including tuition fees and living expenses. The cost of studying for graduate students varies by programme and degree level.

Tuition Fees

Undergraduate programmes at Tufts University have a fixed annual tuition fee of $74,862. At the graduate level, tuition varies by school and program. Graduate School of Arts and Sciences follows a per-credit tuition model, where students are charged based on the number of credits taken each semester. 

Cost of Living

The average monthly cost of living for Tufts students is approximately USD 2,176 for undergraduates and USD 2,375 for graduates, covering accommodation, food, transport, and personal expenses. The living expenses at Tufts University listed below are based on the university's official 2026-2027 cost of attendance for students living on campus.

Tufts University Admissions

Tufts University follows fixed application deadlines for undergraduate admissions. Each school and department manages graduate admissions independently, with application deadlines and admission requirements varying by programme. 

Tufts University Application Deadlines

Tufts University offers multiple undergraduate application rounds to suit different applicant preferences. Students can apply through Early Decision I, Early Decision II, or Regular Decision, while those transferring from another institution can apply through the Transfer Admission process. For its graduate programmes, deadlines vary by department, so you should check the specific programme's page before applying.