Stories from students at Tufts University
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2023-2024 undergraduateTufts University is located in Large Suburb of Medford, MA, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
- Early DecisionFall 2025
- Early Decision IIFall 2025
- Regular DecisionFall 2025
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2023 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2025: Not required for admission, but considered for some
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Math
ACT
Composite
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
Class rank | ✓ | |||
Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
Application essay | ✓ | |||
Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Interview | ✓ | |||
Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
First generation | ✓ | |||
Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
State residency | ✓ | |||
Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
Work experience | ✓ | |||
Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Supplemental Essays
Please use one of the short-answer prompts below to tell us more about yourself, your interests, and your experiences. We care about the ways in which your interests and experiences will contribute to the Tufts community.
Pick one of the following (200-250 words):
It’s cool to love learning. What excites your intellectual curiosity, and why?
How have the environments or experiences of your upbringing – your family, home, neighborhood, or community – shaped the person you are today?
Using a specific example or two, tell us about a way that you contributed to building a collaborative and/or inclusive community.
Please answer the following question – we encourage you to think outside the box. Be serious if the moment calls for it but feel comfortable being playful if that suits you, too. Your response must be between 200-250 words.
Art has the power to disrupt our preconceptions, shape public discourse, and imagine new ways of being in the world. What are the ideas you’d like to explore in your work?
Please complete the following statement: "I am applying to SMFA at Tufts because..." (50-100 words)
Please complete the following statement: "I am applying to Tufts because..." (50-100 words)
Costs & Aid
Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
---|---|
Undergraduate tuition and fees | $67,844 |
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus housing | $17,660 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,796 |
Total | $88,300 |