Tufts University (168148)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$66,358

4% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$33,333

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

10.1%

34,003 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

13,274

90% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

93.4%

1,314 Graduates

About

Tufts University (168148) is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Tufts University (168148) were Dentistry (239 degrees awarded), Medicine (202 degrees), and Veterinary Medicine (99 degrees).

In 2023, 4,879 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tufts University (168148). 59.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,468 degrees), 3.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (668 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Tufts University (168148) is $66,358, which is $35,355 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Tufts University (168148) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,370 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Tufts University (168148) is $66,358, which is $35,355 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $33,333.

In 2023, 40% of undergraduate students attending Tufts University (168148) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$66,358

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Tufts University (168148) was $66,358. The cost of tuition at Tufts University (168148) is $35,355 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Tufts University (168148) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$33,333

2023 Value

9.36%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Tufts University (168148) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,333. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Tufts University (168148) grew by 9.36%.

This chart compares the average net price of Tufts University (168148) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,778

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Tufts University (168148) was of $16,778 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Tufts University (168148) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

40% of undergraduate students at Tufts University (168148) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tufts University (168148) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Tufts University (168148) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1370 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Tufts University (168148) received 34,003 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.52% annual growth. Out of those 34,003 applicants, 3,444 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 10.1% acceptance rate.

There were 13,274 students enrolled at Tufts University (168148) in 2023. 36% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Tufts University (168148) has an overall enrollment yield of 50.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

10.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,444

Accepted Out of 34,003

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Tufts University (168148) was 10.1% (3,444 admissions from 34,003 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 9.69%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 2.52%, while admissions grew by 1.86%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Tufts University (168148) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

36%

Submission Percentage (2023)

621

Scores Submitted (2023)

36% of enrolled first-time students at Tufts University (168148) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Tufts University (168148) had a total enrollment of 13,274 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Tufts University (168148) is 11,953 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,321. This means that 90% of students enrolled at Tufts University (168148) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tufts University (168148), both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.5% White, 15.5% Asian, 9.54% Hispanic or Latino, 6.44% Black or African American, 5.94% Two or More Races, 0.105% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0678% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Tufts University (168148) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.1%), followed by White Male (21%) and Asian Female (9.92%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (28%), followed by White Male (15.2%) and Asian Female (9.15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tufts University (168148) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,274 students. The full-time enrollment at Tufts University (168148) is 11,953 and the part-time enrollment is 1,321. This means that 90% of students enrolled at Tufts University (168148) are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Tufts University (168148) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

96%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Tufts University (168148) was 96%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Tufts University (168148) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Tufts University (168148) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,768 enrolled students
Asian
2,062 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,266 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tufts University (168148) is 43.5% White, 15.5% Asian, 9.54% Hispanic or Latino, 6.44% Black or African American, 5.94% Two or More Races, 0.105% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0678% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 569 students (4.29%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 919 more women than men received degrees from Tufts University (168148). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tufts University (168148) is white (2,468 degrees awarded). There were 3.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (668 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Tufts University (168148) is Dentistry (239 degrees awarded), followed by Medicine (202 degrees) and Veterinary Medicine (99 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tufts University (168148), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Social Sciences (822 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (486 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (41 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tufts University (168148) are Physicians (458,133 people), Other managers (389,791 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (371,773 people), Postsecondary teachers (257,434 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (224,438 people).

The most specialized majors at Tufts University (168148) in 2023 are Social Sciences (822 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (486 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (41 degrees), Biology (472 degrees), and Math & Statistics (129 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tufts University (168148) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Tufts University (168148) are Social Sciences (822 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (486 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (41 degrees), Biology (472 degrees), and Math & Statistics (129 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tufts University (168148) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Tufts University (168148).

Most Common (2023)

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
217 degrees awarded
Computer Science
211 degrees awarded
International Relations & Affairs
153 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Tufts University (168148) was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 217 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Tufts University (168148) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,980

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,899

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,980 degrees were awarded to men at Tufts University (168148), which is 0.683 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,899).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Tufts University (168148) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 208 degrees were awarded to men at Tufts University (168148) in Computer Science, which is 2.42 times more than the 86 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 201 degrees were awarded to men at Tufts University (168148) in International Relations & Affairs, which is 1.05 times more than the 191 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

89%

100% Completion Time

94%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 89% of students graduating from Tufts University (168148) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 94% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 94% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Tufts University (168148) is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.79% of graduates (63 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,468 degrees awarded
Asian
668 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
370 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tufts University (168148) is white (2,468 degrees awarded). There were 3.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (668 degrees).

2.79% of degree recipients (136 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,480 degrees awarded
White Male
988 degrees awarded
Asian Female
415 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tufts University (168148) is white female (1,480 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (988 degrees).

Operations

Tufts University (168148) has an endowment valued at nearly $2.41B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 98.5M (4.09%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Tufts University (168148) had a total salary expenditure of 1.16B. Tufts University (168148) employs 264 Assistant professors, 239 Professors and 195 Lecturers. Most academics at Tufts University (168148) are Female Assistant professor (166), Male Professor (154), and Female Lecturer (123).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tufts University (168148) are: Management, with 573 employees, Service, with 536 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 523 employees.

Endowment

$2.41B

2023 Endowment

2.33%

growth from 2022

Tufts University (168148) has an endowment valued at about $2.41B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Tufts University (168148) grew 2.33% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.97B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Tufts University (168148) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$516M

2023 Salaries

9.59%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Tufts University (168148) paid a median of $516M in salaries, which represents 44.5% of their overall expenditure ($1.16B) and a 9.59% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.04% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.819% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$121M

Instructional Salaries

890

Number of Employees

In 2023, Tufts University (168148) paid a total of $121M to 890 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

264 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

573 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Tufts University (168148) were Assistant professor with 264 employees, Professor with 239 employees, and Lecturer with 195 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tufts University (168148) were Management with 573 employees, Service with 536 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 523 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Tufts University (168148) was Female Assistant professor with 166 employees, Male Professor with 154 employees, and Female Lecturer with 123 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Tufts University (168148).

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