10 Interesting facts about Tufts University, MA
- Tufts University is a private research university located in Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts.
- The university, founded in 1852, has a current enrollment of approximately 11,000 students, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.
- Tufts University is known for its programs in international relations, engineering, and biomedical sciences.
- The university has three undergraduate schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts.
- Tufts also has several graduate schools, including the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering, the School of Medicine, and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
- Tufts has a strong reputation for research in the biomedical sciences, with notable programs in fields such as neuroscience, genetics, and infectious diseases. The university is home to several research centers, including the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences and the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy.
- Tufts is a member of the Association of American Universities, a prestigious organization of leading research universities in the United States and Canada.
- Tufts University has a strong athletic program, with 29 varsity sports teams that compete at the NCAA Division III level. Some of the sports offered include basketball, soccer, lacrosse, swimming, and tennis.
- The university’s athletic teams are known as the Tufts Jumbos. The name “Jumbo” comes from the university’s mascot, an elephant named Jumbo who was once owned by P.T. Barnum and eventually donated to Tufts in the late 19th century.
- The university has produced several notable alumni, including former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, and musician Tracy Chapman.
Admission
Acceptance Rate: 16%
| SAT Range | 1380-1530 |
| ACT Range | 32-35 |
| Application Fee | $75 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
Tuition & Fee
| Tuition | Resident | Commuter |
| Tuition | $63,804 | $63,804 |
| Residence Hall | $9,142 | — |
| Meal Plan | $7,636 | $6,636 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $1,022 | $1,022 |
| Activity Fee | $396 | $396 |
| Estimated Health Insurance (Waived upon proof of approved alternate insurance) | $4,044 | $4,044 |
| Books | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Total (w/o University Health Insurance) | $84,500 | $74,358 |
All programs
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Biomedical Sciences
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Chinese
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Dance
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Education
Engineering Education
English
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History
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Human Factors Engineering
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Italian Studies
Japanese
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Anthropology
Music Engineering
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Roman Archaeology
Science, Technology, and Society
Social Justice Anthropology
Sociology
Spanish Cultural Studies
Studio Art
Theatre and Performance Studies
Women’s, Gender
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,938 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
176
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