
Medford, MA
Highly Selective
Graduation
Tufts University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Medford, Massachusetts. With an enrollment of approximately 6,804 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. Tufts University is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 10% of applicants. It boasts an exceptional 94% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $83,214 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $35,435 per year.
Acceptance Rate
10%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
94%
Enrollment
6,804
Total students
Median Earnings
$83,214
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$67,844
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$67,844
Per year
Average Net Price
$35,435
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
33 – 35
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
SAT Math
25th
750
Median
760
75th
790
ACT Composite
25th
33
Median
34
75th
35
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$141,740
10-Year Earnings
$832,140
ROI Multiple
5.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Above national average
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students